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Cancer Sciences Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Cancer Sciences Msci (Hon)
This four-year degree studies the same course content as our three-year Cancer Sciences BSc, but it gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while undertaking a guaranteed nine-month placement in industry or in a research laboratory during your fourth year.
Cancer drug development is a long and expensive process. The hunt for new treatments for cancer is still in full force. With many avenues and roles needed to meet this challenge, it’s imperative that there are trained specialists who can tackle it.
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This four-year degree studies the same course content as our three-year Cancer Sciences BSc, but it gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while undertaking a guaranteed nine-month placement in industry or in a research laboratory during your fourth year. <br/><br/>Cancer drug development is a long and expensive process. The hunt for new treatments for cancer is still in full force. With many avenues and roles needed to meet this challenge, it’s imperative that there are trained specialists who can tackle it.<br/><br/>Are you ready to join them?<br/><br/>Gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of cancer sciences. From its basic scientific principles through to translation into therapeutics and drug development. Our Cancer Sciences MSci will give you training in the biomedical sciences such as cell and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology.<br/><br/>You’ll be supported by internationally recognised researchers and clinicians, and you’ll be equipped with the core scientific skills necessary to embark on, and progress to careers in cancer sciences research, in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, finance and contract research industries, as well as in the academic cancer research industry.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B130
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
Plus AA in Advanced Highers including two sciences, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9,P:0
This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
including 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry, plus a second science. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*DD
This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C (4) in English language and maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D
Can consider alongside an A Level at grade A. This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,A
including two sciences, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Scottish Highers are also required at AAABB. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M1,M1
Including two science subjects, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
Can consider alongside 2 A Levels at AA. This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
A level
A,A,A
A levels to include at least two science subjects, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. A pass is required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics. We will not accept General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies or Global Perspectives as your third A level.
T Level
D
This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A
Accepted as a third A-level in addition to two A-levels at AA in two science subjects, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £30,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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