Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry

This programme aims to provide students with a clear understanding of the molecular and cellular biology fundamental to cancer biology and cancer research.

Students will learn how research in this area has advanced the treatment and diagnoses of cancer, and gain knowledge of how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented.

This will be underpinned by a thorough knowledge of research methodologies and laboratory techniques.

The laboratory based research project is an integral component of the course, which will provide students with valuable experience of the research process, including preparation of a thesis, thus forming a solid foundation upon which a future career in scientific research can be built.

Why study your MSc in Cancer Therapeutics 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 skills, coupled with access to first class research laboratories in one of the UK’s leading cancer research institutes
  • 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 project placement within one of the Institute’s 6 research groups.

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