Cancer Biology & Therapy, MSc at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A one-year MSc at Preston Campus covering the molecular, genetic and biological processes behind cancer, with a focus on advances in diagnosis and treatment. Research themes include phytochemicals, novel drug delivery systems, aspirin analogues in glioma, aptamers for brain tumours and bioactive anticancer molecules. The final semester is a laboratory-based research project.

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

What you will study

Modules include From Concept to Experiment: Research and Laboratory Skills, Foundations of Cancer Biology, Current Practice in Cancer Management, Innovations in Cancer: The Future of Diagnosis and Treatment and a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to PhD research, careers in industry and further postgraduate study; the course prepares students for work in biotechnology or healthcare.

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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 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: Sep 2026, Sep 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time also offered)

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