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Our Cancer MSc is a full-time, one-year programme that reflects the depth and breadth of research interests within the UCL Cancer Institute, from basic science to translational medicine. The programme is taught by research scientists, teaching lecturers and academic clinicians, providing an in-depth look at the biology behind the disease processes which lead to cancer.

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This pioneering programme offers a foundation in understanding cancer as a disease process and its associated therapies.

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A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university in a relevant discipline such as life sciences or medicine or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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UK tuition fees (2025/26)
Full-time: £20,500

Overseas tuition fees (2025/26)
Full-time: £39,800

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Faculty of Medical Sciences

UCL is the perfect place for you to gain a medical sciences education. We’re acknowledged as a world leader, and you’ll benefit from our excellence in teaching and research, outstanding facilities, and the superior career prospects for our students. We were named University of the Year 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide). We carry out pioneering studies into cancer, COVID-19, surgery and genetics. Working with esteemed partners in the NHS, pharmaceutical giants and ingenious tech companies, we ensure our research directly benefits patients. The Faculty of Medical Sciences itself spans medicine, surgery, dentistry, infection and immunity, cancer and a medical school. With the expertise from within the faculty and across UCL, we work to solve the toughest healthcare challenges. We’re a uniquely multidisciplinary university and this drives our innovation. Our educators are at the very top of their fields, you’ll be inspired by them and our progressive pedagogical approach.

Why study at Faculty of Medical Sciences?

Our research is remarkable. We are first in the UK for research power in life and medical sciences (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

You’ll have access to cutting-edge facilities and be connected to world-class hospitals, partners and industry in the most vibrant of capital cities.

UCL is ranked among the top 20 universities globally for graduate employability, and in the job market, alumni of the Faculty are in high demand (2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings).

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We’re fiercely proud of how the UCL community - our educators, researchers, students and alumni - strives to solve the major challenges of our time. By applying our knowledge, the results are transformative for people and the planet. .

We partner with outstanding training hospitals and institutes, including UCLH, the Royal Free, the Eastman Dental Hospital and the Francis Crick Institute. Respected by healthcare and pharmaceutical organisations, we’ve forged strong links with the NHS and industry. Our researchers are pioneers, developing treatments and improving care for cancer, COVID-19, genetics, surgery and much more. .

We have been educating doctors and scientists since 1834, but we’re looking to the future. We’re visionary, we think differently, and we’ll challenge you to achieve excellence so you can change the world too. .

With our progressive approach to education, you’ll be learning in a variety of ways. You’ll study collaboratively online and offline, and work in teams on competitive projects. We make use of ‘flipped learning’, where you’ll explore a topic online first before delving deeper in class. From gamification to state-of-the-art simulators, the latest technology will enhance your learning experience. .

You’ll attend lectures, small-group tutorials, workshops, problem-based learning activities, interactive seminars and laboratory practicals, as well as undertake private study. Depending on your course, you’ll work on research projects, dissertations, patient and community-based learning, and placements. .

Through your study, you’ll develop your problem-solving and teamwork abilities. You’ll also build your communication, leadership and organisational skills. We’ll help you discover how you learn best.

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We have a reputation as a global leader in education and research, but there are many other advantages to studying at UCL. Located in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities, we’re close to not only outstanding hospitals but also famous museums and galleries, esteemed libraries and professional associations, and first-rate entertainment and nightlife. Everything that London offers is on your doorstep. Students’ Union UCL has over 300 clubs and societies, so there’s always the opportunity to pick up a new hobby. The Union also provides sports, fitness and entertainment facilities as well as advice. Plus, there is a team of wellbeing, disability and mental health experts on hand at UCL Student Support and Wellbeing. Equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the ethos of UCL. We were the first university in England to admit women students on equal terms with men in 1878. We encourage open-mindedness: you will learn how to think, not what to think. We’re proud that UCL is London’s Global University, with students from 150 countries and 400,000 alumni worldwide. As a front runner in medical sciences teaching, the students in our faculty represent many countries, cultures and backgrounds. We also promote diversity within the medical professions. We focus on developing scientifically informed, socially responsible graduates. Studying at UCL Medical Sciences is supportive, fun, challenging, enriching, stimulating and inspiring. Being part of our community is life-changing in many ways, not just academically

All course information including application deadlines plus the links to our online application process can be found on the individual course pages, visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/study

For details on financial support available to UCL students, visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/scholarships/fund-your-studies

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