MSc in Cancer Therapies

The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow is inviting applications for MSc in Cancer Therapies course starting in September 2021.

The MSc in Cancer Therapies is a multifaceted course and the only one which combines a focus on cancer biology, drug discovery, formulation and delivery with radiation biology.

The degree is for graduates seeking experience in the range of topics essential to the understanding and development of cancer therapies.

 Students will be taught in the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, recognised as one of the leading departments of its kind in the UK. The Institute has major facilities for radiobiology and radiopharmaceutical research. It also hosts the Cancer Research UK Drug Formulation Unit – the only one of its kind in the UK. Students will therefore be taught by researchers working at the forefront of basic, translational, industrial and clinical cancer research in the biomedical and physical sciences arenas.

 The course has been developed to produce world-class graduates with the skills to contribute to the global drive in advancing cancer treatment through research, teaching, industry and public sector employment.

Throughout this course students will cover the following modules:

·         Advanced Techniques in Biomedical Research 1 & 2

·        Generic Research Skills for biomedical & pharmaceutical students

·          Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Commercialisation

·         Development and Design of Anti-Cancer Drugs

·         Targeted Cancer Therapies for Personalised Medicine

·         Radiobiology and Radiation Oncology:  From Beam to Bedside

·         Drug Discovery and Development in Cancer

·         Scientific Writing

·         Research project 

       Students will undertake a major project tailored to their interest and future career aspirations in an active research lab with enthusiastic and dedicated researchers and students.

 Eligibility: Minimum second-class Honours degree, or international equivalent in a science or health-related subject. English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5)

Fee: £21,300 for international students for 2021/22

For further information: https://www.strath.ac.uk/courses/postgraduatetaught/cancertherapies/

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