Applied Cancer Science MSc

<strong>The information provided on this page was correct at the time of publication (November 2025). For complete and up-to-date information about this course including information about course components or research areas, please visit the course page on the University of Oxford website.</strong><br/><br/>The MSc in Applied Cancer Science is a one-year, full-time course, designed to develop cancer research scientists of the future, whether that be in academia or in industry.<br/><br/>High-quality understanding of fundamental cancer science is the bedrock of future cancer innovations. The main aim of this course is to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the principles of DNA damage and repair processes, the tumour microenvironment, and tumour immunology and to discuss how this science is used in cutting-edge research towards future therapies.<br/><br/>The course is based on a series of overarching learning outcomes, which you will be able to demonstrate on completion of your studies:<br/><br/><br/>• Critically analyse the importance of understanding the DNA damage repair response for cancer research and treatment<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Evaluate how in-depth knowledge of tumour characteristics can be used in targeting cancer therapy<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critically discuss the application of principles of immunology when studying and developing treatments for cancer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Conduct, and explain the principles behind, essential experimental techniques required in modern cancer science<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Demonstrate originality in the application of existing knowledge and established techniques to create and interpret new developments in cancer science<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Critically discuss the challenges of translating new discoveries in therapeutics for clinical use<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Apply the scientific method to address research questions within the field of cancer science<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>For the full description, please visit the relevant University of Oxford course page via www.graduate.ox.ac.uk/ucas</strong>