Cancer and Molecular and Cellular Biology

Queen Mary University of London

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Medicine

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

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

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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