MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics at University of Sheffield

Programme overview

This one-year full-time MSc provides research-led teaching in cancer biology, clinical oncology and modern therapeutics including immunotherapy and precision medicine. It includes a six-month full-time research project in cancer research (previously titled Translational Oncology).

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Medicine and Population Health | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer and Precision Medicine, Cancer Epidemiology, Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment, Tumour Microenvironment and Cancer Immunology, Cancer Research Technologies and a Critical Literature Review, followed by the research project.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates for a PhD and for cancer research careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, in research and lab-based roles at universities and institutes. Some graduates join the NHS Scientific Training Programme or study medicine.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject (biochemistry, biology, biomedical science, biosciences, dentistry, genetics, medicine, molecular biology, pharmacy or veterinary science). Medical students may intercalate. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component, or University equivalent. No references or referee details are requested. No supporting statement is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,345 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

International applicants: GBP 36,055 a year (2027/28). Fees are for the advertised mode of study (full-time); a fixed fee guarantee applies so the fee does not rise during study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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