Translational Oncology MSc(Res)
Master
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Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Sheffield
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Translational oncology is the process by which laboratory research informs the development of new treatments for cancer. It’s a rapidly advancing field with massive therapeutic and commercial potential, and recent graduates have gone on to work in academic research science, pharmaceuticals, the biotech industry and the NHS among others.
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About this course
Our MSc(Res) is taught by leading research scientists and clinicians. The course offers training in the theory and practice of translational oncology and provides you with transferable skills for your future career.
The course is designed so that students progressively achieve more advanced levels of learning and practice by giving a thorough grounding in the subject matter through five taught modules before leading you into the advanced research modules, namely the literature review and the six-month research project, for which you’ll work as part of a team within the oncology research community at Sheffield.
Minimum 2:1 in a relevant science-related subject. We also welcome medical graduates, and UK medical undergraduates wishing to intercalate.
Medical students can intercalate after completing three years of their medical degree.
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Subjects
- Oncology
- Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Cellular
- Epidemiology
- Cancer diagnosis
- Treatment
- Micro-Environment
- Clinical Research
- Cancer Technologies
- Technologies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotech industry
- Commercial potential
Course programme
Core modules
- Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Tumour Microenvironment
- Cancer Technologies and Clinical Research
- Literature Review
- Research Project
Teaching is by lectures, seminars, class discussions/workshops, interactive tutorials, practical demonstrations, student-led group work and patient encounters.
Alongside the taught modules, students attend the Sheffield Cancer Research seminars which include question and answer sessions with the experts, and a series of professional skills development tutorials.
AssessmentAssessment is by a combination of written seen exams, oral and poster presentations, and written assignments. The research project is assessed by an oral presentation and a written dissertation.
Additional information
Translational Oncology MSc(Res)
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Course OnlinePrice on request -
Sch. of the Built Environment and Engineering - U. of Bolton
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Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
School of Engineering - University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate Distance LearningPrice on request -
Robert Gordon University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK
Master Distance Learning£ 8,000 + VAT
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