Cardiff University - Cathays Park
Cardiff University - Cathays Park

49B Park Place, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Master of Science - Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

Master's Degree

Program Summary

This one-year, full-time MSc course is designed to provide individuals with advanced knowledge, understanding, and skills in the rapidly advancing field of Cancer Biology and Therapeutics.

The aim of this course is to offer a breadth and depth of cancer-focused training that will make individuals highly attractive candidates to start or continue a career within the healthcare sector and public/private sector research establishments.

Throughout the course, students will benefit from advanced teaching in the cellular aspects of cancer biology, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression. Additionally, this program will provide in-depth training in cancer therapeutics, including biomarkers and diagnosis, therapeutic targets, drug discovery, clinical trials, and chemo/radio therapy.

This course also provides comprehensive research skills training and a dissertation project that assists students in developing research hypotheses and critically evaluating translational approaches regarding the development of contemporary cancer therapeutics.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

62

Writing

62

Listening

62

Speaking

62

Program Intakes

Open date

July 2, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

July 2, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree

Program Length

£13347 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£27450 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition