Master of Science [M.Sc] (Cancer Medicine)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$27,950 /Yr
£21,500 /Yr
- The MSc(Res) in Cancer Medicine will provide students with new knowledge of how precision medicine can improve and shape future healthcare. Students will gain hands-on experience of molecular techniques and the equipment/devices used in a modern molecular laboratory; the course will provide training in laboratory and research skills that are applicable across multiple scientific disciplines in a supportive learning environment.
- Central to this research-intensive program is a 24-week Research Project (which runs throughout both semesters) where students undertake hands-on research training within active research teams.
- Through taught modules students will be able to evaluate how novel therapeutic approaches can be used to stratify patients into treatment groups for better clinical management (stratified / precision medicine). They will observe the delivery of precision medicine through tours of the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre.
- There are optional modules in the second semester allowing students to explore the fundamental principles of carcinogenesis and the translational approaches (including cutting edge technologies) which allow cancer scientists and clinicians to advance our understanding and treatment of cancers.
- The Precision Cancer Medicine stream provides a comprehensive overview of the current understanding of the hallmarks of cancer from the role of genetic/epigenetic alterations, cell cycle control, and metastases/angiogenesis to the development of applications to help diagnose cancers earlier, improve treatments, rationally design clinical trials and reduce chemotherapy drug resistance.
- The Radiation Oncology stream will develop skills in understanding the biological principles of radiotherapy and its clinical applications in the treatment of cancer. This will include the physical and chemical basis of radiation interactions and the biological consequences of radiation exposures. Clinical aspects of Radiation Oncology will be covered including the principle of advanced radiotherapy delivery, cancer imaging techniques, and biomarker discovery.
- The Oncology Drug Discovery stream will give an insight into both academic and biotech drug development. The course will provide an understanding of what makes an interesting anti-cancer drug target and how, as researchers, we validate this target for clinical use. In addition, they will also gain an understanding of the different drug development platforms that are currently employed for hit identification, hit to lead development, and preclinical candidate selection.
- Importantly, all streams show how our improved understanding of the molecular processes driving cancer growth and spread can be ‘translated’ through research-intensive MSc projects to improve the treatment and survival of cancer patients.
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Important Dates
There is no strict closing dates for the program, students are advised to apply as early as possible for the consideration
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $27950 (GBP 21500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Applicant must have:
- A minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant biological subject. Evidence of equivalent professional qualifications (MBBS, BDS or BVSc) or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Indian students Eligibility:
- Applicants who are currently studying an overseas Medical (e.g. MBBS or MBChB) or Dental degree at a recognized institution acceptable to the University, may apply.
- Applicants must have passed all assessments at the first attempt for the year in which they are applying, normally 3rd year for those completing a 5-year program or 4th year for those completing a 6-year program.
- Applicants may be required to provide details of the medical or dental curriculum they are studying in order to confirm compatibility.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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