Cancer and Clinical Oncology

Queen Mary University of London

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Medicine

Cancer and Clinical Oncology MSc is a postgraduate degree at Queen Mary University of London, based in Islington, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

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. You’ll 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.

- 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

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: London

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Islington

Part-time

Duration: 21 Months

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Islington

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 9 Months

Qualification: PgDip

Location: Islington

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Islington
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine