Our programme will give you an in-depth knowledge of disease mechanisms and molecular technologies while also developing your critical and practical expertise. Youll gain the essential training you need to pursue a research career. We also ensure you gain strong practical skills: youll take a research skills module and complete a three-month laboratory project.

• Taught by experts from Barts Cancer Institute, one of four partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, a world-leading hub dedicated to cancer biotherapeutics
• Online programme, so you can fit your studies around other commitments
• Learn the principles and applications of molecular technologies to human disease
• Complete a three-month research laboratory project, embedded in a research team
• An ideal career boost if you want to work in research, biotech or complete a PhD

What you'll study

This MSc will give you a theoretical and practical knowledge of modern molecular technologies as applied to human disease, with a focus on cancer. Youll also learn how to apply and interpret advanced molecular technologies and use them in pathology.

At the heart of the course is a focus on developing your skills in the laboratory, as well as a variety of other scientific and transferable skills. By studying Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics youll be equipping yourself with the tools to follow a career in academic research, either in a clinical, pharmaceutical or diagnostic setting.

Well keep you at the forefront of research: youll be taught by internationally renowned lecturers who produce ground-breaking research in cancer biology, genetics, screening, prevention and therapy, so youll stay up to date with the most recent medical advances, for preventing and treating cancer more effectively.

This programme is delivered by the Barts Cancer Institute, a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre.