Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology

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

About this course

Our programme will give you a grounding in the molecular and cellular biology that underpins cancer biology and research. You’ll discover how the treatment and diagnosis of cancer has advanced and how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented. You’ll also gain strong practical skills: you’ll take a research skills module and a three-month laboratory project.

This MSc is also available for intercalating MBBS students.

  • Study and contribute to the latest developments in the treatment of cancer

  • Complete a three-month lab project, embedded in one of our six research teams

  • 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

  • Available to study full-time or part-time on campus or online

  • An ideal career boost if you want to work in research, biotech or complete a PhD
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    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