Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSci (Hons) Cancer Sciences in Nottingham United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
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Nottingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD41,593.07)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This four-year program covers identical curriculum to our three-year Cancer Sciences BSc, while offering valuable practical experience through a guaranteed nine-month industry or research lab placement in your final year. Developing cancer treatments remains a complex, costly endeavor, with ongoing demand for innovative therapies. This field requires skilled professionals across multiple disciplines to address these challenges headfirst. Are you prepared to contribute? Master the core principles of cancer sciences, spanning from foundational scientific concepts to therapeutic applications and pharmaceutical innovation. Our Cancer Sciences MSci provides comprehensive training in key biomedical areas including cellular and molecular biology, immunology, and human physiology. You'll learn from globally respected researchers and clinicians while developing essential scientific competencies for careers in cancer research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, finance, contract research organizations, and academic oncology. Career prospects A Nottingham cancer sciences education provides excellent preparation for advanced research through master's or doctoral studies. The program also delivers extensive knowledge in biochemistry, immunology, genetics, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. These versatile skills can open doors to opportunities in biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and various biomedical sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A level
AAA
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. 
GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Grade 4 (C) in English
- Grade 4 (C) in maths
Excluded subjects
We will not accept citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies, or global perspectives as your third A.
IB score
34 points overall or 6,6,5 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 D*DD.  
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma at D*D plus 1 A Level at A. 
- RQF BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma at D plus 2 A Levels at AA. 
- All BTEC's considered on case by case basis. 
- Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 36 Level 3 graded credits at Distinction and 9 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