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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Cancer Sciences PhD/MPhil

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£56,400Per Year (Intl)
£5,260Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Cancer Sciences PhD/MPhil at University of Nottingham. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The Centre for Cancer Sciences is housed in a new £25M building (Biodiscovery Institute) and hosts 145 academic leaders working in shared facilities and common working space to enhance collaboration. We deliver a pioneering model of synergistic cancer training and research throughout the postgraduate journey. We offer a dedicated research environment, bringing together staff and students at all stages of their careers to benefit from a dynamic interdisciplinary structure that enables the next generation of breakthroughs in basic discovery and translational cancer science. International tuition fees are £56,400 per year, home/UK fees are £5,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Cancer Biology
Translational Cancer Research Methods
Molecular Oncology and Signalling Pathways
Clinical Cancer Sciences
Research Design and Statistical Analysis
Cancer Immunotherapy and Therapeutics
Interdisciplinary Cancer Research Project
Professional Development in Cancer Sciences
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£56,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£225,600

Home Student Fee

£5,260

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

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Cancer Sciences PhD/MPhil as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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