Cancer Sciences Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Cancer Sciences Master of Science (with Honours) - 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 ye...
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. 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.
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).
Choosing the BSc or the MSci\
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
2027-09-27
Campus
University Park Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A47-C24
Institution Code
N84
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
A,B,B
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.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
A,B,B,B,B
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
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.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B
including two sciences, one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Scottish Highers are also required at ABBBB. 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 BB. This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
Can consider alongside an A Level at grade B. This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30.0
OR 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level certificates including Higher Level 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.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
B
Accepted as a third A-level in addition to two A-levels 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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
This qualification is considered on an individual basis. Please contact the University for more information.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £33,500 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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