MSc(Res) Translational Oncology

Adnan Faizullabhoy, Department of Neuroscience

Key facts

School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
1 year full-time

Fees and funding

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:1 in an appropriate scientific subject.

English language requirements: overall IELTS grade of 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 7.0 in listening and no less than 6.0 in other components.

Entry requirements for international students

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

Dr Carolyn Staton
E: c.a.staton@sheffield.ac.uk
T: 0114 271 3782

About the course

Translational oncology is the process by which laboratory research informs the development of new treatments for cancer. It's a rapidly advancing field with massive therapeutic and commercial potential.

Our MSc(Res) is taught by leading research scientists and clinicians. The course offers training in the theory and practice of translational oncology. It includes a six-month research project for which you'll work as part of a team within the oncology research community at Sheffield.

Core modules

Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer
Cancer Epidemiology
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Tumour Microenvironment
Cancer Technologies and Clinical Research
Literature Review
Translational Research Project

Teaching

Lectures
Seminars
Class discussions/Workshops
Interactive tutorials
Practical demonstrations
Student-led group work

Assessment

Exams
Oral and poster presentations
Case studies and written assignments
Literature review
Research project dissertation

Your career

You'll get a range of subject-specific and transferable skills for a career in research, academia, the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, academia or hospital-based laboratories. The experience gained during the course is excellent preparation for a PhD.

Study environment

You'll get the opportunity to look at clinical cancer research and therapy through the eyes of survivors of the disease.

You'll be taught by leading research scientists and clinicians giving you up-to-date knowledge of advances in the field and research experience with internationally-renowned research groups.

There are regular keynote lectures by international clinical researchers as well as tutorials to develop your professional skills.

The course is based in the Department of Oncology, in the Medical School, which is part of the Cancer Research UK/Yorkshire Cancer Research Sheffield Cancer Research Centre.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

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