Cancer Research MSc
University of Huddersfield
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Cancer Research MSc and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 | £24500 | £21500 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £28000 | £16000 - £25500 | £18000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
This course is aimed at graduates seeking to develop knowledge and expertise in the genetics and biology of cancer and the experimental methodologies utilised in cancer research. Training will be provided in the critically evaluation of cutting-edge cancer research literature and experimental methodologies and how to use these skills to propose and test research hypotheses in a laboratory setting.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Cancer Research MSc at University of Huddersfield
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 20% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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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
- All Degrees
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
- Honours degree in an appropriate Biological Sciences discipline with a minimum of a 2:2 or a similar qualification.
Costs
Tuition Fees Cancer Research MSc
| England UK | £7900 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7900 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7900 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7900 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7900 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £7900 | year 1 |
| EU | £18700 | year 1 |
| International | £18700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
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.
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About University of Huddersfield
The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.
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Student composition of University of Huddersfield
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Huddersfield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11075
- postgraduates:
- 3010
- Total:
- 14085
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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 |
