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Cancer Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cancer Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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.
You'll be prepared for a career in cancer-related areas, including research in academia or industry, clinical trial...
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.
You'll 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.
At Nottingham, you’ll be part of ground-breaking cancer research that is the basis for new treatments.
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.
Choosing the BSc or the MSci\
Choose to study either our three-year Cancer Sciences BSc or our four-year Cancer Sciences MSci. The integrated MSci course gives you a guaranteed nine-month placement in industry or in a research laboratory. This placement can be in the UK or abroad.
BSc students can transfer to the MSci at the end of their second year if they are meeting the entry requirements and a placement is available (although this is not guaranteed).
Equally, students on the MSci can transfer to the BSc course.
Why choose this course?
* Take part in ground-breaking research looking at the causes of cancer, cancer detection, existing and new cancer treatments and drug development.
* Gain practical experience in a research lab during the summer by applying for a studentship opportunity.
* Opportunities to work within research groups including the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre and the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre.
* We’re a top 20 UK and top 100 world university (QS World University Rankings 2026).
* 95% of School of Medicine undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A47-C27
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
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, if assessed separately. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics. We do not accept Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, General Studies or Global Perspectives as your third A level.
T Level
These qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Plus AB 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
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 21.0, offer-pass: 0.0
These qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 (C) is required in English and maths or equivalent.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including two sciences, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Plus ABBBB in Scottish Highers. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
These qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, alongside A Levels at BB. Please contact the University for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
These qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, alongside an A Level at grade B. Please contact the University for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry and a second science at Higher level. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Considered alongside two A Levels grade AB. 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, if assessed separately. 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)
These qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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