Newcastle University

Master in Cancer

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom 1.5 years Taught in English Open to international students

Why students choose this program

  • Taught in English
  • Tuition 30% below the typical master's
  • No application fee

About Master in Cancer

For Master in Cancer, tuition costs 19,500 USD per year.

Our course allows you to explore clinical and pathological aspects of cancer. Our Cancer MRes is available to graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines. It is also suited to intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can take this as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD. You'll develop your own bespoke course with our broad range of taught modules. You'll then engage in a 24-week research project in Cancer Research. Course content changes from time to time to reflect: - important developments in the discipline - the requirements of external bodies and partners - student feedback You may also have opportunities for industry experience and exposure. Watch our introduction to An International Perspective Our suite of MRes courses The Cancer MRes is closely linked to a suite of MRes courses that you may also be interested in: - Ageing and Health MRes - Animal Behaviour MRes - Applied Cardiovascular Biology: Molecules to Medicine MRes - Biomedical Informatics MRes - Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes - Clinical Exercise Physiology MRes - Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine MRes - Epidemiology MRes - Human Nutrition MRes - Immunobiology MRes - Medical Genetics MRes - Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes - Metabolism in Health and Disease MRes - Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes - Molecular Microbiology MRes - Neuroscience MRes - Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes - Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes - Transplantation MRes How to apply

About Newcastle University

Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne in the United Kingdom, is a research-led institution with a large and diverse student community. The university combines strong academic programs across sciences, humanities, engineering and health with active research centers and partnerships. International students are well represented on campus, which promotes a global learning environment and a broad range of student services to support academic success and personal development.

Students at Newcastle benefit from modern facilities, industry connections and opportunities for practical learning through placements and research projects. The university emphasizes employability and supports career preparation with dedicated services, internships and links to regional and national employers. Academic staff work closely with students to foster applied skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Newcastle upon Tyne offers an energetic city life, affordable living compared with larger UK cities and excellent transport links to the rest of the country. International students can enjoy cultural events, a welcoming local community and opportunities for part-time work and volunteering. For those seeking a research-active university with strong student support and clear pathways into professional life, Newcastle University is a compelling choice.

This program's tuition is 30% below the typical master's in the United Kingdom.

Median tuition for that cohort is 27,163 USD, across 14,968 programs on Global Admissions.

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English Test Requirement

IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)

Master in Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fees for Master in Cancer?
Tuition: USD 19,500 per year.
Is Master in Cancer available online?
This is an on-campus program at Newcastle University in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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