Cancer MSc

UCL (University College London)

Our Cancer MSc is a full-time, one-year course that reflects the depth and breadth of research interests within the UCL Cancer Institute, from basic science to translational medicine. The programme is taught by research scientists, teaching lecturers and academic clinicians, providing an in-depth look at the biology behind the disease processes which lead to cancer. This pioneering degree offers a foundation in understanding cancer as a disease process and its associated therapies. You will learn about the approaches taken to predict, detect, monitor, and treat cancer, alongside the cutting-edge research methods and techniques used to advance our understanding of this disease and design better treatment strategies. You will experience being fully immersed within a research-intensive environment by completing a 3.5-month research project, where you will learn invaluable research skills (either wet lab, dry lab or both). The modules on the programme align with the research strengths of the UCL Cancer Institute, with a continued focus on innovations in translational cancer medicine. You will emerge with the skills needed to pursue further a career within cancer research or within an industrial or healthcare setting. The programme is designed for those with qualifications in life sciences, scientists, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals including individuals from the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The knowledge and transferable skills developed are suitable for those in an industrial or healthcare setting, and for students contemplating further PhD or medical studies.