Cancer and Clinical Oncology

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Medicine

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:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    1171 Health services and public health managers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Islington
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine