Program Overview

Program Overview

The Molecular Pathology in Stratified Cancer Medicine program is a microcredential that focuses on the diagnosis of cancer, exploring traditional histopathological evaluation and the impact of new technologies. This program is a core module on the MSc Clinical Oncology programme, an optional module on the MRes Cancer Sciences programme, and can also be taken on a stand-alone basis for CPD purposes.

Course Details

• Course Name: Molecular Pathology in Stratified Cancer Medicine
• Credits: 20 credits
• Duration: 5 days
• Start Date: October 2025
• Delivery Format: In person
• Campus: Birmingham (Edgbaston)
• Award: Microcredential (20 credits)

Course Overview

This microcredential focuses on the diagnosis of cancer with an emphasis on molecular testing and the role of histopathology in the stratification of cancer patients. It compares and contrasts traditional histopathological evaluation with molecular testing as prognostic and predictive markers. The module highlights new technologies, especially in Next Generation Sequencing, and considers how these are already impacting on routine diagnostic histopathology.

Course Delivery

Course Dates

• 20th - 23rd October 2025
• Assessment day: 17th November 2025

Attendance Required

One week block of teaching plus exam to follow.

Teaching Staff

Academics Involved in the Delivery of This Module

• Professor Paul Murray: Professor of Molecular Pathology in the Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Entry Requirements

• Degree Requirement: 2:1 degree

Fees and Scholarships

Fees for 2025 Entry

• Microcredential (Home): £1,211
• Microcredential (International): £3,374
• Non-credit: £1,011.20

Application Process

You can choose to study this course as either a microcredential or a non-credit CPD short course. Please note the deadline for submitting an application:

• Applicants Eligible for Home Fees: Apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
• Applicants Eligible for Overseas Fees: Apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.

Program Benefits

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree.
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level.
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV.
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals.
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham.
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.