Cancer Sciences
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Cancer drug development is a long and expensive process that provides many employment opportunities. It is imperative that there are trained specialists who can tackle the complexities of this ever-evolving set of diseases.Are you ready to join them?Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of cancer sciences. From its basic scientific principles through to translation into therapeutics and drug development. Our Cancer Sciences BSc will give you training in the biomedical sciences in ...Read more

Cancer drug development is a long and expensive process that provides many employment opportunities. It is imperative that there are trained specialists who can tackle the complexities of this ever-evolving set of diseases.Are you ready to join them?Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of cancer sciences. From its basic scientific principles through to translation into therapeutics and drug development. Our Cancer Sciences BSc will give you training in the biomedical sciences in areas such as cell and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology.You’ll be supported by internationally recognised researchers and clinicians, and you’ll be equipped with the core scientific skills necessary to progress to specialisms in cancer sciences research, in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, finance and contract research industries, as well as in academic cancer research. You will also be well placed for opportunities in the management, regulation, and exploitation of research and Graduate Entry Medicine or other related fields.At Nottingham, you’ll be part of ground-breaking cancer research that is the basis for new treatments.Careers overviewStudying Cancer Sciences at Nottingham gives you the perfect grounding to pursue further research through studying a masters or a PhD.The course also provides you with broader knowledge of biochemistry, immunology, genetics, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, and more. These skills could lead you into jobs in biotechnology, pharmaceutical industries, and other biomedical areas.

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SR
Student Reviewer
26 Jan 23

The university's amazing for providing students with a great student experience in that they have great facilities and such a range of extracurricular activities to get involved..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 23

Lovely campus and loads of societies to join..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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£33,000 per year

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£33,000 per year

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SR
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26 Jan 23
The university's amazing for providing students with a great student experience in that they have great facilities and such a range of extracurricular activities to get involved...
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SR
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23 Jan 23
Lovely campus and loads of societies to join...
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University Park Nottingham NG7 2RD United Kingdom
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