Cancer MRes
Newcastle University
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MRes - Master of Research

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16-SEP-24

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MRes - Master of Research

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Newcastle University

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16-SEP-24

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Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer.OverviewOur Cancer MRes is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.Youll study in a Faculty ranked top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences. We also rank in Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.Youll ...Read more

Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer.

Overview

Our Cancer MRes is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

You'll study in a Faculty ranked top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences. We also rank in Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.

You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Cancer Research.

Course content changes from time to time to reflect:

developments in the discipline

the requirements of external bodies and partners

student feedback

You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in cancer research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. The subject-specific module covers:

clinical and pathological aspects of cancer

molecular mechanisms that establish and promote cancer

current treatments and how research translates into novel treatments

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.

Careers

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

  • project manager
  • research associate
  • associate consultant
  • senior analysts
  • research scientist
  • Marie Curie early stage researcher
  • clinical research associate
  • medical information and patient safety executive
  • medical writer
  • medical doctor
  • research laboratory technician
  • sales representative
  • immunology development manager
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    CUG Ranking
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    30th
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    Modules

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    Entry requirements

    A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related discipline or an MBBS/BDS degree. This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, although not essential. The modules you can study may depend on your academic background.

    Tuition fees

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    £12,000 per year

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    £29,500 per year

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    Students from EU

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    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

    £29,500 per year

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