MRes Cancer Biology at Nottingham Trent University

MRes Cancer Biology is a research-focused Masters at NTU's Clifton Campus with 60 credits of taught study and a 120-credit laboratory research project, carried out mainly in the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre. It suits recent graduates, working professionals and those preparing for a research degree.

Faculty: School of Science and Technology  |  Department: Biosciences  |  Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Research Methods and Bioethics, Cell Culture and Antibody Technology, Biology of Disease and the Research Project. Teaching is through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, demonstrations, computer packages and project work; assessment includes written assignments, oral and poster presentations, a skills portfolio, examinations and a project thesis.

Career pathways

Graduates work as biomedical scientists, cellular pathology scientists, research assistants and research scientists, at employers including the NHS, Source Bioscience, Sygnature Discovery and Adelphi Group; most progress into relevant employment or PhD study. There is no formal placement.

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