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Full time & Part time September, January Research Only, MPhil 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Biological Sciences (4) Medicine (26)

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The MPhil programme in Cancer at Newcastle University is a dynamic and comprehensive academic programme that aims to improve treatment outcomes for cancer patients. Students will have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, focusing on understanding the biological and molecular differences between normal and malignant cells. With a strong emphasis on drug discovery and early phase clinical trials, this programme offers a unique collaboration between Cancer Research UK and the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund. Entry requirements include a 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a science or medicine-related subject. Join us and become a part of the next generation of cancer researchers.

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Overview

Our staff and postgraduate students work in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. The NICR incorporates the Newcastle Cancer Centre. This is a unique collaboration between Cancer Research UK and the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund.

Work covers a broad spectrum:

  • understanding the biological differences between normal and malignant cells
  • understanding the molecular differences between normal and malignant cells
  • using this knowledge to develop new anti-cancer drugs

We're a major training base for the next generation of cancer researchers. Our Institute covers many areas of cancer research, including:

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Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.


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