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Postgraduate Diploma
Queen Mary University of London
Online
SEP-25
21 months
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Postgraduate Diploma
Queen Mary University of London
Online
SEP-25
21 months
Postgraduate Diploma
Queen Mary University of London
Online
SEP-25
9 months
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This programme gives you the foundation in molecular and cellular biology that is fundamental to cancer biology and research. You’ll study and contribute to the latest developments in curing cancer, such as novel drugs and gene therapy. You’ll also discover how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented
What you'll study
This programme gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying cancer treatment.
You’ll discover how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies, drug development, and regulatory issues.
You’ll have a firm grounding in the use and evaluation of cancer therapies, which will enhance your career prospects in many areas of cancer research, including early phase clinical trials.
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.
Structure
Career paths
You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at MSc level.
This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in the pharmaceutical industry, associated health professions, medicine or in clinical trials.
Students need a 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in a relevant subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, Medicine from a recognised academic institution. Applicants with a 2:2 degree will be considered on an individual basis. Other routes: The programme is open to graduate scientists, clinicians and other medical professionals working in healthcare, the pharmaceutical industry or contract research organisations.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,300 per year
Students from Domestic
The course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£10,000 per year
Students from EU
The course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
£10,000 per year
Students from International
The course fee is charged per annum for the first 2 years. Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
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