find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses

University of Glasgow: Cancer Research and Precision Oncology

Institution University of Glasgow View institution profile
Department School of Cancer Sciences
Web www.glasgow.ac.uk/
Study type Taught

Summary

With a 'bench to bedside' approach, this programme enables graduates to work within a multidisciplinary environment of world-leading scientists and cancer-specialists addressing the latest challenges in cancer research.

Train to break down barriers currently preventing discoveries at the bench from being translated into treatments at the bedside.

Learn to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, critically evaluate a wide range of scientific data and research strategies.

Train to break down barriers currently preventing discoveries at the bench from being translated into treatments at the bedside.    Learn to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, critically evaluate a wide range of scientific data and research strategies. Watch our latest Ask Your Academic webinar to find out more about this programme.

  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
  • Make a significant contribution to cancer research by understanding the science, methodology and terminology used by scientists and clinicians from different disciplines.
  • Receive integrated teaching in molecular biology, pathology and clinical service by a multidisciplinary team of world leading cancer scientists and clinicians within the Cancer Research UK Glasgow Centre.
  • Network with scientists and clinicians from research centres, universities and hospitals around Glasgow helping to deliver the very best in cancer research, drug discovery and patient care. The centre’s world leading teams have made major advances in the understanding and treatment of many cancers. For more information, please visit: Cancer Research UK Glasgow Centre.

Integrated PhD - excel from your undergraduate degree

Our IPhD allows you to combine your Masters degree with a PhD in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences.

  • Only one visa required
  • 1 + 3 + 1 study format
  • Become a subject matter expert

The IPhD is your passport towards changing the world. Learn more about the Integrated PhD opportunity.

Main Campus Location

Mainly undertaken at the Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre on the Garscube Campus, in the north-west of the city, with a lab week taking place at the Boyd Orr Building on the Gilmorehill Campus in the west end. Both are easy to get to by bus, subway train or car.

Compulsory courses

  • CANCER DRUG DISCOVERY
  • CANCER RESEARCH DISTINGUISHED SEMINAR SERIES
  • CANCER STEM CELLS, METASTASIS AND THE MICROENVIRONMENT
  • CORE SKILLS IN CANCER RESEARCH
  • PROJECT DESIGN AND DATA ANALYSIS IN CANCER RESEARCH
  • DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND CLINICAL TRIALS
  • HALLMARKS OF CANCER
  • IMMUNOTHERAPY AND PRECISION ONCOLOGY
  • MSC BIOSCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT (CANCER RESEARCH & PRECISION ONCOLOGY)**

**Note: students must have a minimum of grade C in semesters 1 and 2 in order to proceed to the research project.

Whether you aim to pursue a PhD or further medical studies, seek a career in the health services sector, life sciences, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, this Masters in Cancer Research & Precision Oncology will prepare you.

The knowledge and transferable skills developed in this programme will be suitable for:

  • those contemplating a PhD or further medical studies
  • anyone wishing to work in the health services sector
  • students interested in working within life sciences, biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, including contract research organisations (CROs).

This programme is designed for:

  • clinicians
  • healthcare professionals
  • scientists working in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
  • students with undergraduate degrees in the life sciences

Related job positions include:

  • biologist
  • haematology doctor (NHS)
  • medical laboratory scientist
  • microbiologist
  • scientific officer
  • scientific publishing assistant

Some graduates also went on to study for PhDs in cancer sciences, medicine, precision medicine.

MSc

University of Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. 

Rankings

The University:

  • is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
  • is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
  • 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
View Profile

Not what you are looking for?

Search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.

Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com

Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.

Click here