Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics Online MSc
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-08-01 |
| 2024-01-09 | 2023-12-01 |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This online MSc in Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics provides in-depth knowledge of disease mechanisms and molecular technologies, developing critical and practical expertise for a research career. Taught by experts from Barts Cancer Institute, the program includes a residential week and a three-month laboratory project, preparing graduates for careers in academia, industry, and the NHS.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics Online MSc
This MSc will give you an in-depth knowledge of disease mechanisms and molecular technologies while also developing your critical and practical expertise. You’ll gain the essential training you need to pursue a research career. We also ensure you gain strong practical skills: you’ll take a research skills module and complete a three-month laboratory project. Taught by experts from Barts Cancer Institute, one of four partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, a world-leading hub dedicated to cancer biotherapeutics, this programme is delivered by the Barts Cancer Institute, a Cancer Research UK Centre of Excellence and part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre.
Objectives:
- To provide students with an in-depth knowledge of disease mechanisms and molecular technologies.
- To develop students' critical and practical expertise.
- To equip students with the essential training needed to pursue a research career.
- To provide students with strong practical skills through a research skills module and a three-month laboratory project.
Outline:
Content:
- The principles and applications of molecular technologies to human disease
- Biomarker discovery and validation
- Cancer genomics and data science
- Cancer development and progression
- Treatment resistance and targeted therapies
- Ethical and legal issues in cancer research
Structure:
- The programme is delivered online, with flexible learning to suit your needs.
- Taught modules are delivered through a combination of live online sessions, pre-recorded lectures, and interactive activities.
- You will attend a week-long residential course at the Barts Cancer Institute to gain invaluable practical skills.
Individual Modules:
- Cancer Biology
- Basic Pathology
- Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- Molecular Pathology of Solid Tumours
- Research Methods
- Research Lab Skills
- Lab Project
- Genomic Approaches to Cancer
- Cancer Screening and Prevention (Distance Learning)
- Molecular Diagnostics and Therapeutics: provides an understanding of the principles and practice of molecular diagnosis in the detection and management of disease, including quality assurance issues.
- Molecular Pathology of Solid Tumours: provides students with detailed knowledge of the molecular mechanisms involved in cancer development and to give an appreciation of the current $ùhot topics in cancer research and their relevance to cancer diagnosis and management.
- Research Methods: teaches students the techniques and knowledge needed to critically appraise published research, and carry out a piece of original research.
- Research Lab Skills: teaches students hands-on experience of key lab techniques and the principles of how to interpret the findings.
- Lab Project: is a core component of the Masters courses. It is a substantial piece of full-time work which occupies the final three months of the course, running approximately from end of April/beginning of May to end of July.
- Cancer Screening and Prevention (Distance Learning): covers epidemiological methods and the causes of cancer, screening, and existing and new potential screening programmes.
Assessment:
Assessment methods:
- Written assignments
- Posters and oral presentations online
- Examinations
Teaching:
Teaching methods:
- The programme is delivered using a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Live online sessions
- Pre-recorded lectures
- Interactive activities
- Residential week
- One-to-one supervision
- Online forums
- Group work
Faculty:
The programme is taught by internationally renowned experts in the field of cancer research.
Unique approaches:
- The programme is delivered online, which allows students to study flexibly around their other commitments.
- The programme includes a residential week, which allows students to network with other students and faculty.
- The programme includes a three-month laboratory project, which allows students to gain hands-on experience in cancer research.
Careers:
Career paths:
The programme prepares students for a variety of careers in cancer research, including:
- Research scientist
- Clinical trial coordinator
- Laboratory technician
- Healthcare scientist
- Facilitator of clinical research
- Clinical research practitioner
Career opportunities:
Graduates of the programme will be well-placed to apply for positions in academia, industry, and the NHS.
Career outcomes:
The programme has a strong track record of graduate employability. Recent graduates have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including:
- Research scientist at a leading pharmaceutical company
- Clinical trial coordinator at a major cancer center
- Laboratory technician at a research institute
- Healthcare scientist in the NHS
- Facilitator of clinical research at a clinical research organization
- Confirmation of the dates of the exams (including times).
- Exam arrangements including invigilation requirements, any IT or other special requirements (e.g., access to power points). There will also be a full laboratory project write-up.
Start date:
September
Home: £12,650 Overseas: £28,900EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.
