MSc Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

The Cancer Biology and Therapeutics MSc is a postgraduate course offered by Middlesex University. It aims at equipping students with specialist knowledge and skills on the complexities and challenges in understanding cancer, its development and therapy.Course Content: The course will provide students a comprehensive exposure to various topics including the biology of cell growth and proliferation, genetics and cancer, the role of signalling pathways in cancer, and the latest advances in cancer therapies. They will also gain hands-on experience in interpreting and reporting primary cancer research discoveries.Key Modules: There are six compulsory modules in this specific course which include Molecular Genetics & Cancer, Tumour Biology & Therapeutics, Molecular Medicine & Biotechnology, Critical Analysis of Scientific Research (double module), and Academic Research Skills & Techniques.Accreditations: The course is not specific to an accreditation body.Future Careers: The course offers a solid foundation for students wishing to pursue a career in cancer research. It serves as a stepping stone towards a PhD qualification. In addition, the skills gained can also be used for positions in the biomedical and healthcare sectors and non-laboratory roles such as scientific writing and teaching.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.