Cancer Sciences Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Cancer Sciences Msci (Hon)
Are you passionate about ground-breaking cancer research and the latest developments in cancer sciences? This internationally supported and research-extensive course is designed to give you clinical understanding of the causes of cancer, the molecular basis of new and established cancer treatments, as well as its translation into therapeutics and drug development. You’ll train across areas including cell and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology.
This Msci programme guarantees a nine-month placement in industry or in a research laboratory during your fourth year. Y...
Are you passionate about ground-breaking cancer research and the latest developments in cancer sciences? This internationally supported and research-extensive course is designed to give you clinical understanding of the causes of cancer, the molecular basis of new and established cancer treatments, as well as its translation into therapeutics and drug development. You’ll train across areas including cell and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology.<br/>This Msci programme guarantees a nine-month placement in industry or in a research laboratory during your fourth year. Youll be prepared for a career in cancer-related areas, including research in academia or industry, clinical trials management, science communication and graduate entry medicine, as well as a range of other graduate level careers.<br/>At Nottingham, you’ll be part of ground-breaking cancer research that is the basis for new treatments.<br/>You’ll be supported by internationally recognised researchers and clinicians, and you’ll be equipped with the core scientific skills necessary to progress to specialisms in cancer sciences research, in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, finance and contract research industries, as well as in academic cancer research.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Gain practical experience with a guaranteed nine-month placement<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take part in one of the only undergraduate cancer research degrees in the UK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Make use of our well-equipped facilities specifically for the dissection of cancer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to work with research groups including the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre or the Childrens Brain Tumour Research Centre<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Choosing the BSc or the MSci</strong><br/>Choose to study either our four-year Cancer Sciences MSci or our three-year Cancer Sciences BSc. The BSc course offers you the same course content, just without the placement. MSci students can transfer to the BSc during their studies.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
14 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
OR 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level certificates including HL6, HL6 in Biology or Chemistry and a second science in any order 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.
Extended Project
A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
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.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
A level
A,A,A
A levels to include at least two science subjects, one of which must be Biology / Human 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 do 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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
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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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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