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MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Medical Centre
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Queen's Medical Centre
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
Select a an exam type
Course overview
Gain a strong understanding of current and in-development immunotherapies for treating cancer and tumour immunology on our unique Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology MSc.
You'll learn everything from the basics of immunology and molecular biology of cancer before focusing on how to develop therapies like vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, CAR T cells and more. You'll also develop an understanding of the impact tumours have on the immune system and the immune system on tumours, as well as the business side of research.
Working with active cancer researchers and experts, you'll join the Centre for Cancer Sciences and conduct an in-depth six-month independent research project in the area of cancer immunology and biotechnology that interests you. The course will also see you make use of some of the latest technology in oncology and strengthen your ability to successfully evaluate and interpret cancer research data.
At Nottingham, you'll receive a thorough grounding in tumour immunology and the different immunotherapies that will help you succeed in your career tackling one of the world's biggest killers.
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Students need at least a 2:2 in a relevant subject like Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Medicine. In exceptional circumstances, work experience in a relevant topic will be considered if you have not got a degree in a relevant subject area.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,750 per year
Students from Domestic
Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.
£30,750 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£30,750 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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