Oncology MSc/PGCert
Provided by University of Nottingham School of Medicine
About the course
Course overview
Join the fight against cancer and learn more about the biological and molecular aspects of the disease as well as the diagnosis and treatment of oncology.
Taught by internationally recognised scientists and clinicians in cancer research, you examine everything from the cellular and molecular biology of cancer to the techniques used in cancer research before focusing on cancer treatment and novel cancer drug development.
You’ll deepen your knowledge in all areas of cancer research and choose a project in an area you are particularly interested in. You'll join a research group working in that area and conduct an in-depth six-month independent research project making use of some of the latest technology in oncology and strengthening your ability to successfully evaluate and interpret cancer research data.
For over 20 years our Oncology MSc has been providing up-to-date knowledge and training to students in clinics and labs, giving them a unique approach to the study of cancer.
At Nottingham, you'll receive a thorough grounding in oncology that will help you succeed in your career tackling one of the world's biggest killers.
View our alumni profiles page to see what previous students say about their experience on the course.
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Course content
Examine all aspects of oncology. From how a normal cell becomes a cancer cell, how that cancer may spread and then ultimately the ways of killing the cancer cells whilst trying to save normal cells. You’ll study treatments that are established in the clinic and also novel therapies that are in different stages of development.
You’ll analyse the many different aspects of oncology including tumour immunology and physiology, pathology, cancer treatment, and radiation biology. While optional modules will help you tailor the course to your interests.
These modules are aligned closely to the examination syllabus, and therefore fulfil training requirements for, FRCR part One for higher specialist training in oncology.
The course takes place over three semesters, autumn, spring, and summer. Taught modules are typically delivered in the autumn and spring semesters. The MSc research project will start part-time during the spring semester before becoming full-time during the summer.
If you choose to study the MSc, you'll take all of the compulsory modules and choose 10 credits worth of optional modules for a total of 180 credits.
If you choose to study the Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert), you'll cover a selection of the same modules for a total of 60 credits.
Fees
| Qualification | MSc | PGCert |
|---|---|---|
| Home / UK | £12,750 | £4,250 |
| International | £30,750 | £10,250 |
Additional information for international students
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .
As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses such as travel and accommodation.
You should be able to access the books and resources you need for the course through our libraries, however you may wish to purchase your own copies or get specific books which may cost up to £80 each.
Enquire
| Start date | Venue | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2025 | Distance learning | Book now |