Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Cancer Sciences in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
|
Nottingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD41,284.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The development of cancer treatments involves a lengthy and costly journey that creates numerous career prospects. Having skilled professionals who can address the challenges of these constantly changing diseases is crucial. Are you prepared to become one of them? Acquire comprehensive knowledge about cancer science fundamentals, spanning from core scientific concepts to their application in therapies and medication development. Our Cancer Sciences BSc program offers education in biomedical fields including cellular and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology. You'll learn from globally respected researchers and medical professionals while developing essential scientific competencies to advance into specialized cancer research roles. These skills open doors in pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, financial sectors, contract research organizations, and academic cancer studies. The program also prepares you for careers in research management, regulation, commercialization, and Graduate Entry Medicine or similar disciplines. At Nottingham, you'll contribute to pioneering cancer studies that lead to innovative therapies. Career prospects A Cancer Sciences degree from Nottingham provides excellent preparation for advanced research through master's or PhD programs. The curriculum also covers broader topics like biochemistry, immunology, genetics, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. These competencies can lead to positions in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sectors, and various biomedical fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level
ABB
Required subjects
Must include two science subjects, one of which must be biology or chemistry. 
A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately. 
 
We will not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives as your third A.
 
- GCSEs (or equivalent)
  - Grade 4 (C) in English
  - Grade 4 (C) in maths
 
Excluded subjects
NA
IB score
30 points overall or 6,5,5 in three HL certificates
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma at DDD. 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma at DD plus 1 A Level at B. 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma at D plus 2 A Levels at BB.  All BTEC's considered on case by case basis. 
- Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 24 Level 3 graded credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit. Considered on a case by case basis.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in writing and listening, 20 in reading and 22 in speaking)
Tuition
GBP
30,750