MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics at Teesside University

Programme overview

A research-intensive MSc combining taught modules with an in-depth research project, based at the National Horizons Centre and the Bios building on the Middlesbrough campus. The teaching team researches human and animal disease, and the course uses technology to address clinical needs in diagnosis, prognosis and treatment, including cancer.

Faculty: Biosciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (1 day a week or 2 half days a week) | Intake: January or September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Advanced Biological Aspects of Diseases, Analytical Techniques, Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics, Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostic Techniques, Genomics and Bioinformatics, Life Science Research Project and Pathobiology of Cancer.

Career pathways

Graduates work in cancer and molecular diagnostics within industrial, commercial, government and environmental settings, research, and further postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in a relevant topic, including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, human biology and health-related areas. A range of international qualifications is accepted, and applicants with non-standard qualifications or relevant experience are considered (Recognition of Prior Learning is available). International students require IELTS 6.0 or higher with no less than 5.5 in each category.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,710 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International one-year postgraduate taught master's (MSc/MA); tuition only Source

Intake: January or September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (1 day a week or 2 half days a week)

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