Cancer Research (With Specialism) (Taught)

Specialise in your chosen area of cancer research and tackle cutting-edge challenges alongside world-leading scientists in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• Tailored expertise: choose a specialism that aligns with your interests and career goals, allowing you to focus on the area of cancer research you're most passionate about.

• Cutting-edge focus: dive deep into the latest advancements and challenges in your specialism, guided by world-leading scientists and cancer specialists.

• World-leading multidisciplinary team: collaborate with world-leading scientists and clinicians from top research centres, universities, and hospitals across Glasgow, including the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute, preparing you to tackle real-world challenges in cancer research.

• Future-ready career flexibility: gain specialised expertise that equips you to excel in academia, industry, or clinical research, giving you a competitive edge in the healthcare landscape.

• Drive change in cancer research: play a key role in advancing scientific knowledge and shaping innovative approaches to cancer treatment.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Bioinformatics specialism

Cancer Evolution
Cancer Research Distinguished Seminar Series
Further Omics, Statistics and Clinical data in R
Core Skills in Cancer Research
Hallmarks of Cancer
MSc Bioscience Research Project (Cancer Research & Precision Oncology)
Omic Data Analysis and Visualisation, using R, for Biologists
Project Design and Data Analysis in Cancer Research

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information, please see: Student contract.

CAREER PROSPECTS
MSc Cancer Research (with specialism) equips you with the advanced skills and expertise needed to excel in your chosen area of cancer research or beyond. Whatever your focus, this programme prepares you for a successful career in academia, industry, or healthcare.

The knowledge and transferable skills developed in this programme will be suitable for those who wish to undertake:
a PhD or further medical studies
careers in the health services sector
diverse roles within life sciences, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industries.

Related job positions include:
Bioinformatics Analyst
Computational Biologist
Cancer Data Scientist
Medical Data Analyst
Biostatistician
Research Scientist
Pharmaceutical/Biotech Researcher