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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Cancer

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£30,700Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the MRes Cancer provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our Cancer MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research. Applications for this course are now open You can now apply for September 2021 entry using our postgraduate application portal. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, and a 97% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Clinical and pathological aspects of cancer
Molecular mechanisms that establish and promote cancer
Current treatments and how research translates into novel treatments
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementAcademic entry requirements A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: a life science or related disciplineor an MBBS/BDS degree This programme accepts both medical and dental students wishing to take a master's degree as an intercalation. You will need to have successfully completed your third or fourth year of study. Academic entry requirements A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in: Practical laboratory work experience is desirable, althoug

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,700

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£30,700

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

84%Working
15%Work & Study
98%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Cancer as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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