Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

The MSc Cancer & Clinical Oncology will provide students with a clear understanding of the scientific basis underlying the principles and clinical practice of oncology and the development, evaluation and implementation of new treatments. This will be underpinned by a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, drug development and research methodologies. This knowledge will provide you with a good grounding in the clinical practice of oncology which will enhance prospects for those pursuing a clinical academic career.

Why study MSc Cancer & Clinical Oncology at Queen Mary?

Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry is comprised of two world renowned teaching hospitals, St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London, which have made, and continue to make, an outstanding contribution to modern medicine. Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is recognised as a Cancer Research-UK Centre of Excellence. The Institute was ranked third in the 2008 Research Review based on the number of international and world-leading cancer researchers.

  • This course is available via distance learning as well as classroom teaching
  • You will be taught by leading experts in the field
  • This programme provides comprehensive training in research methods
  • Study and contribute to the latest developments in curing cancer, such as novel drugs and gene therapy
  • You will have the opportunity to undertake a three-month dissertation under the supervision of one of our research experts, this may involve setting up a “mock” clinical trial to gain experience of the real world of clinical research and drug development in the cancer setting

For more information about intercalation please visit the Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry website.

Entry requirements

  • Successfully completed at least 3 years of the MBBS, MbChB or equivalent medical course
  • (for clinically based Masters this must include the equivalent of one year of patient based teaching (in hospital/GP practices/clinics)).
  • Passed year 3 or 4 exams immediately prior to entry at the first opportunity.
  • Demonstrate a clear and unequivocal interest in the field by written application +/- interview.
  • For students internal and external to QMUL it is confirmed that the beginning of the first term for the following year starts after all the QMUL Masters assessments are completed.

Closing date

Monday 4 February 2019