Cancer Immunology and Biotechnology MSc

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

Full time September MSc Full time 1 year

Biological Sciences Medicine Biotechnology - Medical Pharmacology Pharmacy Nottingham United Kingdom On Campus

About the course

Join the fight against cancer in this exciting course focusing specifically on current and in-development immunotherapies for treating cancer and tumour immunology.

You'll learn everything from the basics of immunology and molecular biology of cancer before focusing on how to develop therapies like vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, CAR T cells and more. You'll also develop an understanding of the impact tumours have on the immune system and the immune system on tumours, as well as the business side of research.

Working with active cancer researchers and experts, you'll join the Centre for Cancer Sciences and undertake your own research project in the area of cancer immunology and biotechnology that interests you.

Entry Requirements

At least a 2:2 in a relevant subject like Biomedical Sciences, Cancer Sciences, Biochemistry, Genetics, and Medicine.

In exceptional circumstances, work experience in a relevant topic will be considered if you have not got a degree in a relevant subject area.

We interview all candidates who meet the minimum entry requirements.

This online interview will be organised following your application.

Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Nottingham

Studying here will grant you access to world-leading teaching and research, with impressive facilities to support your studies. By choosing to study with us you will become part of a diverse community of over 46,000 students from 150 countries. You will work with passionate academics from around the globe and may have the chance to study at one of our international campuses in China or Malaysia.