Cancer Biology, MRes at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A one-year MRes at Preston Campus giving in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of cancer biology and how new therapies are developed. Students are taught by published cancer researchers with links to Brain Tumour North West and Royal Preston Hospital. Taught lectures, tutorials and lab work are followed by an independent laboratory research project.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Starts with taught lectures, tutorials and laboratory work (including Foundations of Cancer Biology), then an independent laboratory-based research project supervised by active cancer researchers.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for PhD study or careers in the biotechnology industries, in molecular and cellular bioscience within companies and research organisations serving biomedical science.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a lower second class honours degree (2:2) from a UK university or equivalent in a biological discipline such as Biochemistry, Physiology or Biomedical Science, or an equivalent qualification or experience. In most cases applicants are interviewed; those entering on experience must demonstrate its suitability on application and at interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (TOEFL 600 paper / 250 CBE with TWE 4). Ghana: general guidance lists a lower GPA plus a Postgraduate Diploma (Ghanaian Pre-Masters), or a Higher National Diploma plus a Postgraduate Diploma; English via IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WAEC/WASSCE English grade C6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,250 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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