MRes Cancer Biology (Cancer Informatics) at Imperial College London

Programme overview

Prepare for the next frontier in cancer research with an MRes that integrates biology, clinical oncology, and the transformative power of AI and data science. Receive the broad, interdisciplinary training needed to launch a research career in the fight against cancer with this Master's course. You’ll receive a crash course in coding, transforming you from a life scientist to a confident informatician - or deepen your computational skills in a biological context.

What you will study

Core modules include Cancer Informatics Research Project, Cancer Informatics and Machine Intelligence.

Career pathways

Graduates of our faculty of medicine courses go on to succeed in a wide range of sectors. These include healthcare, pharmaceuticals, government, charities and NGOs, consultancy, technology, research and development, education. Typical roles include Data analyst, Policy advisor, Trainee Patent Attorney, Project Manager, Medical Affairs Writer, Associate Scientist, Regulatory advisor, Healthcare Consultant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 in an appropriate subject. Non-academic requirement: You must have relevant lab experience, for example an undergraduate degree with a wet-lab project and dissertation. Applicants who demonstrate previous research experience, related to their undergraduate degree or work experience, are preferred. English language: Imperial's standard university requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,900 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 49,650 for the whole programme (2027/28). tuition fee for 2027 entry Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://myimperial.powerappsportals.com/

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