MSc Clinical Oncology

The Clinical Oncology MSc programme at the University of Birmingham offers a dynamic curriculum designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical, scientific and clinical aspects of oncology. The course is full-time, typically lasting 12 months, and offers an immersive academic environment involving a blend of clinical and laboratory training.Course Content: The course comprises of six 20-credit modules, and a final 60-credit research project. The core modules focus on areas such as cancer biology, radiation biology, clinical radiation, systemic anti-cancer therapy, clinical experience in oncology, and the final research project.Key Modules: The course curriculum starts with the module encompassing cancer biology along with radiation biology. Followed by a focussed training on clinical radiation followed by a detailed exploration systemic anti-cancer therapy. Towards the end the course, students partake in a module dedicated to immerse them in practical clinical experience in oncology. The curriculum culminates in a final extensive research project, which forms a major part of the student's overall assessment. Accreditations: The Clinical Oncology MSc programme is delivered by the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences which is a part of the University of Birmingham's College of Medical and Dental Sciences. The University of Birmingham is a prestigious, Russell Group institution.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to pursue further academic study, including PhD studies. This course also provides an ideal training ground for those seeking a future career in the health sector, particularly in oncology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.