Overview

As this is a research-focused master's course, you will take an interactive approach to learning through seminars, workshops, small group tutorials and research placements rather than traditional lectures.Studying the Cancer Research and Molecular Biomedicine course from The University of Manchester, you will take three transferable skills units covering topics such as experimental design and statistics and science communication, as well as two research placements in the labs of leading researchers working on various processes relating to tumourigenesis. These include:

understanding cell cycle control mechanisms and how they are disrupted in the formation of a tumour;

investigating the cell fate choices of normal cells, and how these differ in cancer cells;

investigating how cell signals regulate gene expression in different types of cells, and how this flow of information is compromised in cancer cells.

Teaching and learning

We use a range of teaching and learning methods, including tutorials, workshops, seminars and research placements.

Career opportunities

The extensive laboratory experience you will gain on this course will equip you for a future career in bioscience research.

The University has a strong record of placing students in PhD programmes at Manchester and other universities, and several of our graduates have pursued research careers in industry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Tutorial and Workshop

Scientific Communication

Statistics
Experimental Design

Research Project

PGT Advisor Meeting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Molecular Sciences Health Sciences View 207 other Masters in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent :

biological sciences

medical sciences

With sufficient evidence of relevant units taken related to cancer

If your undergraduate degree is in medicine or pharmacy, please contact us prior to making an application, providing details of your biology related lab skills and experience.

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15000 GBP / year

≈ 15000 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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