Cancer and Molecular Pathology and Genomics Online MSc

Program Overview

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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

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Degree Overview:

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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.

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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.

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Outline:

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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

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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.

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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.

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Assessment:

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Assessment methods:

• Written assignments
• Posters and oral presentations online
• Examinations

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Teaching:

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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

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Faculty:

The programme is taught by internationally renowned experts in the field of cancer research.

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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.

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Careers:

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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

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Career opportunities:

Graduates of the programme will be well-placed to apply for positions in academia, industry, and the NHS.

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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.

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Start date:

September

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Home: £12,650 Overseas: £28,900EU/EEA/Swiss studentsThe course fee is charged per annum for 2 years.