Translational Cancer Medicine MRes
Provided by King's College London GKT School of Medical Education
About the course
The Translational Cancer Medicine MRes study pathway offers unique opportunities for you to join experienced research teams and work on particular projects from the outset. This course will allow you to develop an in-depth understanding of research methods, and of how theoretical academic studies and skills relate to research projects.You will explore Fundamentals of Translational Cancer Medicine, in both laboratory projects and lectures, providing you with advanced knowledge and skills to conceptualise, design, conduct and critically appraise specialist research.Examples of research project titles could include:- 'Serum biomarkers in relation to risk and progression of cancer – an analysis using the Swedish Apolipoprotein MORtality RISk study (AMORIS)'- 'Validation of actionable genes in colorectal cancer'- 'Characterisation of different immune cells in lymph nodes'- 'Tumour associated macrophages in cancer progression'- 'Regulation of cell division and receptor degradation by the ESCRT-machinery' - 'Multi-modal in vivo imaging for monitoring cancer treatment'This course is primarily taught on King’s College London Guy’s campus, however some research projects will see candidates located at Denmark Hill, Waterloo and St Thomas’ campuses.
Base campuses
Guy’s Campus
The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences, and the Institute of Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience are based at the riverside Guy's Campus, next to the Shard.
Denmark Hill Campus
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience
Waterloo Campus
Waterloo campus is home of the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and facilities for other faculties
St Thomas’ Campus
Located near Waterloo Campus and home of continuing medical and dental teaching, as well as a museum dedicated to Florence Nightingale.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
Teaching methods - what to expect
We use lectures, seminars and group meetings to deliver most of the modules on the course.
You will gain hands-on research experience in two six-month lab projects. On average teaching consists of:
- 40 hours of lectures
- 1.5 – 3 hours per week of lab/group meetings (depending on projects)
- Supervision/feedback during each lab rotation.
You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study. Typically, one credit equates to ten hours of work.
Throughout the year, you will also attend literature reviews and journal clubs that the labs/departments organise, as well as any other internal or external seminars deemed relevant to your projects/assignments.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Essays
- Dissertation
Your performance will be assessed through coursework. Written assessments will include an essay, dissertation and scientific write up. There will also be a Presentation and Viva exercise. Coursework contributes to 100% of your final mark.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
You are required to take:
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £16,950 (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £35,800 (2025/26)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.
- If you receive an offer before March, payment is due by 20 March.
- If you receive an offer between 1 March and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Graduation costs
- Library fees and fines
- Personal photocopies
- Printing course handouts
- Society membership fees
- Personal stationery
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses and to visits other than any overseas visit
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section .
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| Start date | Venue | |
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| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |