Cancer and Genomic Sciences

University of Birmingham
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Medicine

About this course

Our Cancer and Genomics PhD/MSc by Research in the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences will provide you with the skills needed to contribute to research in the areas of cell and molecular biology, immunology and virology.

Our extensive research programme brings together scientists and clinicians to define basic mechanisms of cell and molecular biology, and then determine how the normal programme of cell growth and differentiation is usurped in cancer.

You will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research, with the ultimate goal to design and rigorously assess new and proven cancer treatments. In so doing, you will play a significant role in accelerating the ultimate control of cancer.

Our PhD/MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

By studying in the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences you will be joining over 100 postgraduate research students covering a wide range of topics including:

  • translational and fundamental aspects of cancer

  • cancer biology

  • genomics

  • epigenomics

  • genome biology

  • genetics of rare diseases

    You will work closely with your supervisory team who will help you clarify your project and support your development. Your thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonstrate independent judgement.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Birmingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (Res)

    Location: Birmingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2212 Specialist medical practitioners
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine