Cancer Sciences, MSci (Hons)

This four-year Cancer Sciences MSci degree builds on the content of our three-year BSc, offering a guaranteed nine-month placement in industry or a research laboratory during the final year to provide hands-on experience. It addresses the ongoing challenges in cancer drug development, a complex and costly endeavour requiring skilled specialists. The programme delivers comprehensive training in cancer fundamentals, from scientific principles to therapeutics, including cell and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology, supported by renowned researchers and clinicians.The curriculum progresses from first-year foundations in cancer characteristics, causes, and basic biology, to second-year studies of specific cancers like lung, breast, and ovarian, incorporating epidemiology and genetics. The third year advances into cancer cell biology, immunology, and therapy development, with a research project. The final year includes a placement for skill enhancement, preparing graduates for careers in research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and beyond. Assessment involves essays, coursework, exams, lab reports, presentations, and a dissertation.