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PostgraduateMSc

Cancer Biology and Immunology

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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1 yearDuration
£32,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Southampton, the MSc Cancer Biology and Immunology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Advance your expertise in cancer research through a dynamic, research-intensive master’s programme designed for graduates in biomedical sciences and professionals from clinical, pharmaceutical or healthcare backgrounds. Delivered by the School of Cancer Sciences, this MSc offers direct engagement with leading scientists and clinicians working at the forefront of cancer biology and immunology. You’ll benefit from Southampton’s world-class research environment, including access to the Centre for Cancer Immunology, the UK’s first dedicated facility for cancer immunology research. International tuition fees are £32,500 per year, home/UK fees are £14,300 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cancer Biology and Cellular Mechanisms
Tumour Immunology and Immune Evasion
Molecular Oncology and Signalling Pathways
Advanced Immunotherapy and Clinical Translation
Research Methods in Cancer Sciences
Cancer Immunology Laboratory Techniques
Translational Cancer Research Project
Precision Medicine and Biomarker Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£32,500

Home Student Fee

£14,300

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£31,000
3 years£24,000£29,500£33,500
5 years£25,000£33,000£38,500
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

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Cancer Biology and Immunology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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