Cancer and Therapeutics

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 9 Months Medicine

About this course

This programme gives you the foundation in molecular and cellular biology that is fundamental to cancer biology and research. You’ll study and contribute to the latest developments in curing cancer, such as novel drugs and gene therapy. You’ll also discover how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented

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

  • Part-time programme option, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments

  • Gives you a solid background in cancer therapy but then allows you to specialise

  • Comprehensive training in research methods and 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: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Islington

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Islington

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2211 Generalist medical practitioners
    2112 Biological scientists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    9 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Islington
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine