Program Overview

Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics MSc

Overview

This course is a specialist and advanced, research-focused course for those with an interest in cancer and molecular diagnostics and its contribution to solving global challenges facing humanity.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Advanced Biological Aspects of Diseases
• Analytical Techniques
• Cancer Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• Clinical Biochemistry and Diagnostic Techniques
• Genomics and Bioinformatics
• Life Science Research Project
• Pathobiology of Cancer

How You Learn

The course employs a diversity of teaching and learning methods including:

• Lectures
• Seminars and workshops (including oral presentations and poster sessions)
• Laboratory-based sessions

How You Are Assessed

Assessments test subject knowledge, application of this knowledge, independent thought and skills acquisition. A variety of assessment tools have been used to ensure a diverse assessment strategy, including:

• Practical examinations
• Oral presentations
• Poster presentations
• Technical reports
• Literature surveys, evaluations and summaries
• Dissertation

Entry Requirements

• At least a UK 2.2 honours degree in a relevant topic, including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, human biology and health-related areas.
• A range of international qualifications are also accepted.
• Applications from students with non-standard entry qualifications are welcome.
• International students require IELTS 6.0 or higher with no less than 5.5 in each category.

Employability

As a graduate you will be confident, critical, creative, adaptable, articulate and aspiring within the field of the cancer and molecular diagnostics within industrial, commercial, government and environmental settings, research and further postgraduate study.

Fees

Full-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £7,710 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year
• Length: September start: 1 year. January start: 16 months, including a summer break.
• Start date: January or September

Part-time

• Fee for UK applicants: £855 for each 20 credits
• Length: September start: 2 years, including a summer break. January start: 28 months, including two summer breaks.
• Start date: January or September

Why Choose Teesside?

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.
• Study in our friendly town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.