Key Information
For more information and to apply, please visit the Queen Mary University of London website:
The Cancer & Clinical Oncology Programme aims to 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 students with a good grounding in the clinical practice of oncology which will enhance prospects for those pursuing a clinical academic career.
Cancer Biology
Cancer Pharmacology
Pathology of Cancer & Imaging
Research Methods
Clinical Cancer Treatment
Drug Development
Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology
Cancer Prevention and Screening
Genomic Approaches to Cancer
Biological Therapies
Molecular Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapy for Blood Cancers
Students will choose 15 credits of optional modules - this is likely to be either one 15 credit module or two 7.5 credit modules, depending on the programme structure. For more detailed module information, visit the module details page.
Semester 1: September - December (60 credits taught modules)
Semester 2: January - March (60 credits taught modules)
Semester 3: May - August (60 credit Dissertation, MSc only)
Year 1
Semester 1: September - December (30 credits taught modules)
Semester 2: January - March (30 credits taught modules)
Year 2
Semester 1: September - December (30 credits taught modules)
Semester 2: January - March (30 credits taught modules)
Semester 3: May - August (60 credit Dissertation, MSc only)
Semester 1: January      Semester 2: March/April       Semester 3: August resits
Each 15 credit module involves approximately 30 hours contact time and 120 hours of self-study.
Each 7.5 credit module involves approximately 15 hours contact time and 60 hours of self-study.
The Dissertation is carried out full time over 12 weeks with regular supervision from one of the Institute’s Research Centres. There may be some flexibility to arrange part-time dissertations for part-time students who are unable to commit to completing this full time. These are arranged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Programme Director.
MSc:Â 120 taught credits + 60 credit Dissertation
PG Diploma: 120 taught credits
A variety of study options are available, these include Full Time (1 year) and Part Time (2 years), on-site or by Distance Learning.
Distance learning is delivered via the University’s online learning platform - QMplus. Onsite lectures are recorded and made available to Distance Learning students, together with copies of the slides and other supporting teaching materials.
Dissertations will be supervised by a Barts Cancer Institute researcher and supervision meetings will be conducted by telephone or by Skype.
Posters and oral presentations will be delivered via Skype.
Examinations can be at Queen Mary University of London or at an approved local venue (usually a British Council or a local Academic Institution).
*Intercalating students must pass exams taken prior to commencing the MSc at first attempt and confirm that the beginning of their following year of MBBS studies start after all assessment for the MSc has been completed.
For more information on intercalated degrees please see here.
For international equivalencies please see the QMUL International Office.
Applicants for whom English is not a first language will also require a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing) or equivalent unless your undergraduate degree was studied in English. For more information on English language requirements, and acceptable qualifications, please visit the Queen Mary English Language Requirements webpage.
All applications must be completed online.
As part of your application you will be required to provide the following documents:
Intercalating students must also apply via the Intercalated Degrees Admissions team. Please visit the Queen Mary website for more detailed information about the application process.
Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis - see details on our tuition fees page.
Numerous funding options are available to Postgraduate students. For more information, visit the Queen Mary Funding a Masters webpage.
Due to receiving large volumes of successful applications, it is our department policy to request a deposit of £2000 from overseas students and £1000 from home/EU students in order to secure your place on the course. This will be payable on acceptance of an offer.
Career pathways include:
Each year we retain a proportion of our graduates within the Institute as PhD students, research assistants or clinical trials co-ordinators.
Find out more about our MSc programmes and have the opportunity to ask the Programme Directors questions at our Virtual Open Events. Please sign up using the mailing list to be notified of upcoming virtual open events.
In light of the current situation, we will we holding virtual open days via Zoom Webinar so that prospective students and offer holders can hear about each of our MSc courses and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Click below to hear from some of our former and current MSc students and get a feel for what it is like to study at the BCI.