MSc Cancer Biology
Postgraduate
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
1 Year
About the course
If you want to pursue a research career in academia or industry, our MSc Cancer Biology will provide you with the essential advanced skills and knowledge for a role in biopharma, healthcare or cancer research
We offer many opportunities for you to explore medically relevant research in the School of Biological Sciences including hospital-based sessions through our collaboration with local cancer specialists and clinicians
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An important and exciting part of your programme is an extensive independent research project, based in one of our academic research groups using advanced laboratories facilities and bioinformatics tools
There are also opportunities for research projects to take place within an industrial or clinical setting
Throughout the course, you develop your knowledge in the essential areas of molecular and cellular biology which complement your specialist modules in cancer biology
You gain expertise in areas including:
Specific cancer types (including breast, prostate, pancreatic and colon cancer)
Clinical aspects of cancer
Emerging trends in cancer research
You are also trained in modern research methods and approaches which will develop your skills in complex biological data analysis and specific techniques in cancer research
Within our School of Biological Sciences, two-thirds of our research is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014), and you will learn from and work alongside our expert staff as you undertake your own research
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Course programme
Postgraduate study is the chance to take your education to the next level. The combination of compulsory and optional modules means our courses help you develop extensive knowledge in your chosen discipline, whilst providing plenty of freedom to pursue your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are, in many instances, just a selection of those available. Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current postgraduate students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Advanced Cancer Biology
Practical Skills in Cancer Research
Gene Technology and Synthetic Biology
Protein Technologies
Professional Skills and the Business of Molecular Medicine
Cancer Biology (optional)
Research Project: MSc Cancer Biology
Genomics (optional)
Cell Signalling (optional)
Molecular Medicine and Biotechnology (optional)
Human Molecular Genetics (optional)
Molecular and Developmental Immunology (optional)
Creating and Growing a New Business Venture (optional)
Rational Drug Design (optional)
Teaching
Advanced theoretical lectures and seminars
Small group laboratory sessions
Gain practical research skills on your individual research project
Assessment
Our modules are assessed by a combination of exams, essays, verbal/visual presentations, laboratory reports, and your research project
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MSc Cancer Biology