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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Preston Campus 1
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Our MSc Cancer Biology and Therapy postgraduate course will prepare you for further study, to PhD level, or for a rewarding career in the biotechnology or healthcare industries. Youll gain specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of basic molecular, genetic and biological processes associated with cancer with an emphasis on the advances in pathology, diagnosis and therapy. It meets the requirements of potential employers so youll develop skills in communication, IT, numeracy, interpersonal/teamwork, self-management and professional development. Research themes include: analysis of phytochemicals for cancer treatment development and characterization of novel drug delivery systems potential of aspirin analogues in the treatment of glioma use of aptamers as diagnostic and therapeutic agents for brain tumours and synthesis of bioactive molecules with anticancer properties.
A minimum of a lower second class honours degree from a UK university or its equivalent in a biological discipline, for example Biochemistry, Physiology, Biomedical Science OR A qualification or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,450 per year
Students from Domestic
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£17,900 per year
Students from EU
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£17,900 per year
Students from International
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