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PostgraduateMSc

Cancer Cell Biology

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,300Per Year (Intl)
£12,800Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the MSc Cancer Cell Biology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. 94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) Learn from research scientists at the forefront of cancer research and cancer therapy design, based in the internationally-renowned Genome Damage and Stability Centre. You’ll benefit from the applied research expertise of the Centre’s teams. Understand the molecular basis and cell biology of cancer and gain the skills required for a research career. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Oncology and Cancer Genetics
Cell Cycle Regulation and Apoptosis
DNA Damage Response and Genomic Stability
Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology
Advanced Cancer Cell Culture Techniques
Bioinformatics for Cancer Genomics
Research Methods in Cancer Biology
MSc Research Project in Cancer Cell Biology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,300

Home Student Fee

£12,800

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

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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