Cancer Sciences MRes
University of Birmingham
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Cancer Sciences MRes at University of Birmingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £25000 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £21500 - £31000 | £25000 - £38500 |
All Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry courses of University of Birmingham
Salary of all UK Graduates of Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25986 | £23450 | £28950 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21993 - £30000 | £18456 - £28917 | £22344 - £35829 |
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Course Description
The Cancer Sciences MRes is a one year, full time programme introduced to offer postgraduate training to suitably qualified science students who are interested in research careers in cancer. It is a stand-alone programme that would be of particular interest to students who wish to apply for further training at PhD level.
Why study this course?
Designed to offer life and biomedical science graduates the opportunity to gain research training through practical experience in a leading cancer research centre.
The programme consists of three taught modules and an extensive project within cancer research groups in the College of Medical and Dental Sciences. The lecture modules will be taught by leading cancer experts and will cover such topics as the cellular and molecular basis of cancer, how genomic analysis is applied to translational research for diagnosis and treatment of cancers and how recent advances in our understanding of cancer immunology immunotherapy can be used in immunotherapy. The projects will generally be laboratory-based and will provide skills in designing and implementing research strategies to answer fundamental questions relating to cancer causes, diagnosis and/or treatment.
The skills and experience gained will be of particular benefit when applying to PhD programmes in cancer studies and related cell and molecular biology subjects.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cancer Sciences MRes at University of Birmingham
| 20% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.0)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences or biomedical sciences. This should normally be at the 2.1 level or higher, but promising students who have not quite achieved this level will also be considered. Candidates from overseas for whom English is not their 1st language must meet the University’s English Language requirement e.g. IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in any band).
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| 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 University of Birmingham in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Birmingham in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #12
- #19
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #18
- #26
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #67
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of University of Birmingham
About University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is a research university based in Edgbaston, Birmingham, England. The university’s aim is to be at the cutting edge of educational delivery, and to have their curriculum be continually reshaped by new revelations in research. The main campus is situated a reasonable three miles away from Birmingham city centre, which doesn’t take long to get to via bus if the student decides they’d like to spend some of their free time there.
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Student composition of University of Birmingham
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Birmingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 24385
- postgraduates:
- 9185
- Total:
- 33570
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Cancer Sciences Msci (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 69% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27200 | 156 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
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Cancer Pharmacology MSc | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9230 | £23028 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Cancer Drug Discovery MRes | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9230 | £23028 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Cancer Research MSc | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £7900 | £18700 | - | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
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Master of Surgery in Principles of Breast Oncoplasty MS | University of East Anglia | - | - | - | £7500 | £7500 | - | Norwich | On campus Part-time |
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Cancer Immunotherapy MSc | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18150 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Cancer Biology and Immunology MSc | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £31300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Prostate Cancer Care MSc | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9910 | £9910 | - | Sheffield | online Part-time |
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Cancer Biology MSc | Kingston University | - | - | - | £5291 | £8470 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Part-time |
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Cancer Biology and Therapeutics PgDip | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9600 | £14800 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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
