Program Overview

Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology MSc

Overview

Gain a strong understanding of current and in-development immunotherapies for treating cancer and tumour immunology on our unique Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology MSc.

Course Details

• Duration: 12 months (full-time), not available part-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• UK Fees: To be confirmed
• International Fees: To be confirmed
• Entry Requirements: 2:2 in a relevant subject

Course Content

• Modules:
  • Cell, Developmental and Molecular Biology (20 credits)
  • Research Skills and Technology Exploitation (20 credits)
  • Cancer Immunotherapy (30 credits)
  • Cancer Statistics and Epidemiology (10 credits)
  • Host Tumour Interface (20 credits)
  • Research Project (60 credits)
  • Onco-Immunology (20 credits)

Learning and Assessment

• Teaching Methods:
  • Lectures
  • Seminars
  • Computer-based exercises
  • Small group learning
  • Practical classes
  • Coursework
  • Presentations
  • Workshops
• Assessment Methods:
  • Computer-based exercises
  • Exams
  • Written work
  • Presentations
  • Business plan
  • Dissertation
  • Viva voce

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree: At least a 2:2 in a relevant subject
• Work Experience: In exceptional circumstances, work experience in a relevant topic will be considered if you have not got a degree in a relevant subject area
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)

Fees

• Qualification: MSc
• Home/UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Careers

• Careers Advice: We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students
• Job Prospects: Our graduates have gone on to study PhDs and other postgraduate medical programmes at universities across the world, and have found work in the biotech industry, academia, and other fields.