Overview

Within the Cancer Sciences course offered by the University of Birmingham , you'll gain the advanced skills needed for PhD study or a successful research career while contributing directly to pioneering research efforts in Birmingham.

Through focused modules and a hands-on research project, you'll achieve a deep understanding of cancer research, positioning you at the forefront of this vital field.

Career opportunities

Make a real difference in cancer research.

Upon completing the Cancer Sciences programme, you'll gain valuable research and presentation skills that are highly sought after for further postgraduate studies, such as a PhD. These skills will also be relevant for various career paths in the biomedical and health sciences fields.

After graduation, our students have pursued a diverse range of careers, including PhD studies, clinical scientist roles (such as in clinical immunology and regional genetics labs), research technician positions, pharmaceutical industry research, NHS medical laboratory science, medical analysis, e-commerce, and positions within clinical commissioning groups.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy

Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer

Genomics and genome-based therapeutics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a 2:1 Honours degree in the life sciences or biomedical sciences.

For international students there is an English language requirement of IELTS of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band.

If you are made an offer of a place to study and you do not already meet the language requirement, you have the option to enrol on our English for Academic Purposes Presessional Course. If you successfully complete this, you will be able to fulfil the language requirement without needing to take a further qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29310 GBP / year

≈ 29310 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

13500 GBP / year

≈ 13500 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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