Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics (Online)

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate PgDip Distance learning (part-time) 21 Months Medicine

About this course

Our programme will give you an in-depth knowledge of disease mechanisms and molecular technologies while also developing your critical and practical expertise. You’ll gain the essential training you need to pursue a research career. We also ensure you gain strong practical skills: you’ll take a research skills module and complete a three-month laboratory project.

  • 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

  • Online programme, so you can fit your studies around other commitments

  • Learn the principles and applications of molecular technologies to human disease

  • Complete a three-month research laboratory project, embedded in a research team

  • 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:

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    21 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine