Cancer MRes

Our Cancer MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.<br/><br/>**Applications for this course are now open**<br/>You can now apply for September 2021 entry using our postgraduate application portal.<br/><br/>The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.<br/><br/>The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of cancer research. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also receive itraining in general research principles, and other professional and key skills. Subject-based modules cover:<br/>•clinical and pathological aspects of cancer<br/>•molecular mechanisms that establish and promote cancer<br/>•current treatments and how research translates into novel treatments<br/><br/>Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of cancer research under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field. Projects are undertaken in laboratories actively engaged in cancer research. Examples are:<br/>•roles of tumour suppressor genes<br/>•bio-molecular basis of hormone-dependent cancers<br/>•evaluation of novel bio-drugs<br/><br/>The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.<br/><br/>Cancer MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in:<br/>•Ageing and Health MRes<br/>•Animal Behaviour MRes<br/>•Biosciences MRes<br/>•Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes<br/>•Cardiovascular Science in Health and Disease MRes<br/>•Diabetes MRes<br/>•Epidemiology MRes<br/>•Evolution and Human Behaviour MRes<br/>•Immunobiology MRes<br/>•Medical Genetics MRes<br/>•Medical Molecular Biosciences MRes<br/>•Medical Sciences MRes<br/>•Mitochondrial Biology and Medicine MRes<br/>•Molecular Microbiology MRes<br/>•Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA) MRes<br/>•Neuromuscular Diseases MRes<br/>•Neuroscience MRes<br/>•Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes<br/>•Systems Biology MRes<br/>•Toxicology MRes<br/>•Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes<br/>•Transplantation MRes<br/><br/>Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School:<br/><br/>Our Medical Sciences Graduate School is dedicated to providing you with information, support and advice throughout your research degree studies. We can help and advise you on a variety of queries relating to your studies, funding or welfare.<br/><br/>Our Research Student Development Programme supports and complements your research whilst developing your professional skills and confidence.<br/><br/>You will make an on-going assessment of your own development and training needs through personal development planning (PDP) in the ePortfolio system. Our organised external events and development programme have been mapped against the Vitae Researcher Development Framework to help you identify how best to meet your training and development needs.