MSc (Research) Cancer Sciences at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Research degrees in the School of Cancer Sciences, spanning fundamental cancer biology, translational and clinical cancer research, with a focus on cancer genomics and disease-specific research. Projects are tailored around the expertise of principal investigators, with basic and clinical projects available.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences | Department: School of Cancer Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include cancer biology and cell signalling, epigenetics, cancer stem cell biology, cancer imaging, chemoresistance, cancer and ageing, cell death, genetics and genomics, immunotherapy and cancer clinical trials. Methods include molecular biology, bioinformatics, cancer modelling, cell biology with in vitro and in vivo imaging, immunology and multi-omics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates will also usually be expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificates, CV, MVLS cover letter and two references. MD applicants must hold an MBChB or equivalent and have spent at least three years since graduation in scientific work bearing directly on their profession or in the practice of medicine or surgery. International applicants from non-English-speaking countries: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with no component below 6.5 (equivalent tests such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Duolingo are also accepted at published minimums).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual research fee for 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is yet to be confirmed. Part-time is half the full-time fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual fee; part-time is half the full-time fee. Bench fees (research support costs) may be charged separately and are not included. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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