Study MSc (by Dissertation) Cancer Biology at University of Essex in the UK, Life Sciences

MSc (by Dissertation) Cancer Biology

UK

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What will I learn?

Research in our School of Life Sciences covers a wide spectrum of biology from genes to ecosystems, and this broad-based structure provides opportunities for developing novel ideas and interdisciplinary projects. We offer supervision in all areas of staff expertise in cancer biology. Our research is at the basic-clinical interface, and we employ a range of techniques for studying cancer at the molecular and cellular level.We have current projects on:the development of stem cell-based therapiesmechanisms of therapy resistanceracial disparities in cancertranslational and clinical proteomicsdrug designgenomics and computational biologyMany projects are in collaboration with the NHS and regional hospitals.As a research student at Essex, you work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged, well-resourced and well-connected research community. We offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, and encourage you to engage with other researchers, professionals, practitioners, and research users, where possible - such as using the generous funding from Proficio to attend conferences and training courses.We also offer an MSD in this area. Both part-time and full-time research study are available. You can start this degree in October, January or April.

Which department am I in?

Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£20,625.00 (US$ 26,636) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£20,625.00 (US$ 26,636) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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