Clinical Oncology MSc Diploma - Part-time

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.

The Clinical Oncology MSc Diploma is a part-time program at the University of Birmingham, taught in English. This non-degree program is suitable for students with a Bachelor's degree, lasting one year.

The curriculum covers modules like Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer, Research Methods and Statistics, and Cancer Therapy. Students also complete a dissertation and can choose optional modules such as Haemato-oncology or Palliative Care and Cancer Patients.

Graduates can work as Oncology Nurses, Radiation Therapists, or Cancer Researchers in hospitals, cancer centers, or research institutions. They may also pursue roles as Clinical Trials Coordinators, Oncology Specialists, or Healthcare Managers, applying their knowledge to improve cancer care and treatment.