Cancer MPhil, PhD, MD at Newcastle University

Programme overview

We're a major training base for the next generation of cancer researchers. Clinicians, scientists and students engaged in cancer research at Newcastle share a common purpose: to improve treatment outcomes for patients with cancer. We offer approximately 15 MD, PhD and integrated MRes/PhD studentships each year.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences | Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months; MD full time: 2 years; MD part time: 4 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We play leading roles in molecular diagnostics, biomarker assessment and therapeutic monitoring. This is for national and international clinical trials.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous. MD - an MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

International applicants: GBP 15,950 a year (2027/28). MD part time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028

Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months;

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/8300f-127/#how-to-apply

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