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Cancer and Clinical Oncology MSc

Queen Mary University of London

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Charterhouse Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This programme will give you an understanding of the science underlying the principles and practice of oncology and how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented. Youll gain specialist knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, drug development and research methodologies, giving you an excellent grounding in the clinical practice of oncology.

This MSc is also available for intercalating MBBS students. Please find more information here.

  • Taught by experts from Barts Cancer Institute, one of four partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, a world-leading hub dedicated to cancer biotherapeutics
  • Study and contribute to the latest developments in treating cancer, such as gene therapy
  • Part-time programme option, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
  • Comprehensive training in research methods and statistical techniques
  • An ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments

What you'll study

This MSc gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying oncology. By the end of the course you will:

  • have discovered how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented
  • be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies and drug development
  • be able to explain the ethics and regulatory framework underlying clinical research
  • understand the different uses of radiotherapy, surgical procedures and imaging technologies in the treatment of cancer, and be able to evaluate the associated risks and benefits in given clinical scenarios
  • be able to identify and apply the most appropriate research techniques to gather, record, and critically appraise research data.

This will enhance your career prospects in many areas of cancer research.

Youll also take a three-month dissertation under the supervision of one of our research experts. This may involve setting up a ‘mock clinical trial to gain experience of clinical research and drug development in the cancer setting.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 29,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

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Students can experience campus life while living in London, the best student city in the world.
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medicine

    12th out of 36 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 247
    190 77%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    99.0 99%

    20th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    14th

    2

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