Cancer Studies PhD
Keele University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Keele University

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Keele University

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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6 Years

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The recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease.OverviewThe recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease.The research seeks to define the molecular basis of cancer and identification of genetic determinants that predispose individuals to particular disease outcomes. Frequently the research groups ...Read more

The recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease.

Overview

The recent completion of the human genome project has afforded new and exciting avenues for research that define the genetic basis for human disease.

The research seeks to define the molecular basis of cancer and identification of genetic determinants that predispose individuals to particular disease outcomes. Frequently the research groups combine the strengths of collaborations between clinicians and basic scientists, including a focus on primary tissue or patient derived samples. The studies undertaken include both genetics and epigenetics aspects of cancer and a range of cancers (breast, pituitary, ovarian).

In addition, funding from the World Cancer Research Cancer Fund has enabled a study of fetal epigenetics as determined from cord-blood samples at term. Increasingly these types of studies adopt a ''whole-genome'' approach looking at more than 40,000 genes in single experiments. The equipment housed within our genomics lab and through collaborations allows us to perform these types of studies. In addition these studies are reliant on in-house expertise in medical statistics and bioinformatics.

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.

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WUSCA ranking:
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93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
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61st

Entry requirements

PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK . Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

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Students from EU

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

Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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Uni info

Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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