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PostgraduateMSc

Cancer Molecular Biology and Therapeutics

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,250Per Year (Home)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leicester, the MSc Cancer Molecular Biology and Therapeutics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. you want to study the molecular pathology, biology and therapeutics of cancer at an advanced level and develop a dynamic career in biological research or continue with further postgraduate study. Join a world-leading cancer research centre by studying Cancer Molecular Biology and Therapeutics MSc at one of the top research universities in the UK. The University of Leicester has a truly global reputation for its research into a range of clinical disciplines including molecular cancer therapeutics, heart disease, diabetes and genetics. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Pathology of Cancer
Oncogenes and Tumour Suppressors
Cancer Cell Biology and Metastasis
Therapeutic Drug Development and Mechanisms
Radiotherapy and Targeted Cancer Treatments
Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunosurveillance
Research Methods and Biostatistics
MSc Research Project in Cancer Biology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£24,250

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Course description Course description Join a world-leading cancer research centre by studying Cancer Molecular Biology and Therapeutics MSc at one of the top research universities in the UK. The University of Leicester has a truly global reputation for its research into a range of clinical disciplines including molecular cancer therapeutics, heart disease, diabetes and genetics. The University is also home to the prestigious Leicester Cancer Research Centre, which conducts real-life trials and l

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leicester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,000
5 years£29,500£35,000£44,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Leicester

University of Leicester offers Cancer Molecular Biology and Therapeutics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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