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Cancer MRes

Newcastle University

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    Newcastle University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    12 months

Course summary

Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer.

Overview

Our Cancer MRes is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

You'll study in a Faculty ranked top 100 for Medicine and Life Sciences. We also rank in Medicine - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020.

You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Cancer Research.

Course content changes from time to time to reflect:

developments in the discipline

the requirements of external bodies and partners

student feedback

You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure.

What you'll learn

You'll study subject-specific content in cancer research. You'll add to these modules from a broad range of complementary options. The subject-specific module covers:

clinical and pathological aspects of cancer

molecular mechanisms that establish and promote cancer

current treatments and how research translates into novel treatments

Your 24-week research project comprises the major element of the course. You'll receive supervision from an expert academic researcher in the field.

Careers

Graduates from the Faculty of Medical Sciences MRes at Newcastle have undertaken a wide range of roles. This includes:

  • project manager
  • research associate
  • associate consultant
  • senior analysts
  • research scientist
  • Marie Curie early stage researcher
  • clinical research associate
  • medical information and patient safety executive
  • medical writer
  • medical doctor
  • research laboratory technician
  • sales representative
  • immunology development manager

    • Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    拢 30,400per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    Newcastle University

    Newcastle University

    • University League Table

      26th

    • Campus address

      Medical Student Office, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HH, United Kingdom

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    Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
    Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
    Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Medicine

      22nd out of 36 1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 247
      179 73%

      17th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      99.0 99%

      20th

      19

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.06 77%

      12th

      10

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