Cancer and Therapeutics Online PGDip
Queen Mary University of London
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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 implementedTaught by the UK’s leading oncology experts – we’re ranked number one for cancer research (REF 2014)Online programme, so you can fit your studies around your other commitmentsGives ...Read more

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

  • Taught by the UK’s leading oncology experts – we’re ranked number one for cancer research (REF 2014)
  • Online programme, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
  • Gives you a solid background in cancer therapy but then allows you to specialise
  • An ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments

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

  • Eight compulsory modules
  • Choice of elective modules

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.

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91/101
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12th
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50th
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Rahaf
13 Feb 24

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Ilham
12 Jan 24

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Entry requirements

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.

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£4,300 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£10,000 per year

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£10,000 per year

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