Cancer Biology (Taught)

What is the MSc Cancer Biology?

The MSc Cancer Biology is a one-year degree studied at our Colchester Campus.

You’ll gain the essential advanced skills and knowledge needed for advancing cancer research from current experts across academia, hospitals and research institutions.

Why this course

The MSc Cancer Biology gives you a research-led education and hands-on experience of the current research methods and approaches in cancer research, as well as developing your essential knowledge of molecular and cellular biology.

You’ll gain expertise in specific cancer types, clinical aspects of cancer and emerging trends in cancer research. You’ll learn these in both academic and hospital environments through our collaboration with local cancer specialists and clinicians.

You'll be immersed in a real research environment as you complete your research project within one of our academic research groups alongside our expert academics and PhD students in shared labs, or in a clinical or industrial setting.

You’ll graduate with the practical understanding needed for a role in biopharma, healthcare or cancer research.

Who should apply

• Future cancer specialists

• Students eager to improve the diagnosis and treatment of individuals with cancer

• Those wanting to advance medical research

• Practical learners wanting hands-on experience