Cancer and Therapeutics Online PgDip
Queen Mary University of London
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This programme gives you the foundation in molecular and cellular biology that is fundamental to cancer biology and research. You’ll study and contribute to the latest developments in curing cancer, such as novel drugs and gene therapy. You’ll also discover how new therapies are developed, evaluated and implemented.
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Taught by the UK’s leading oncology experts – we’re ranked number one for cancer research (REF 2014)
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Part-time programme option, so you can fit your studies around your other commitments
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Gives you a solid background in cancer therapy but then allows you to specialise
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An ideal career boost: discover how to develop and implement new treatments
This programme gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying cancer treatment.
You’ll discover how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies, drug development, and regulatory issues.
You’ll have a firm grounding in the use and evaluation of cancer therapies, which will enhance your career prospects in many areas of cancer research, early phase clinical trials,
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.
As a distance-learning student, you’ll be taught via our online platform, QMplus. You’ll have access to recorded lectures, copies of the slides and other supporting materials.
We encourage you to interact with staff and students in our online forums, join group activities and become part of our student community.
Dissertations will be supervised by a Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) researcher and supervision meetings will be conducted by telephone or by Skype.
Undertaking a masters programme is a commitment and you’ll be expected to spend time studying independently in addition to your contact hours.
If you study part-time, the modules you’ll need to complete the programme will be spread over two years.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Queen Mary University of London in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #10
- #16
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #14
- #22
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #8
- #55
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 32 university rankings of Queen Mary University of London
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.
List of 427 Bachelor and Master Courses from Queen Mary University of London - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Queen Mary University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at Queen Mary University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17055
- postgraduates:
- 8035
- Total:
- 25090
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
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Cancer and Clinical Oncology MSc | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Transformative Oncology MSc | The University of Manchester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Manchester | online Part-time | |
Cancer and Therapeutics Online PgDip | Queen Mary University of London | - | - | - | - | - | - | London | online Part-time | |
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Oncoplastic Breast Surgery PgDip | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | - | - | - | Norwich | On campus Part-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023