Program Overview
The Cancer and Therapeutics (PGDip) at Queen Mary University of London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cancer and Therapeutics (PGDip) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cancer and Therapeutics (PGDip) programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods
- Cancer Biology
- Cancer Pharmacology
- Molecular Diagnostics & Therapeutics
- Molecular Targeted Therapies and Immunotherapy for Blood Cancers
- Site Specific Tumour Treatment
- Ablative Therapy
- Drug Development
- Cancer Prevention & Screening
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements
A medical degree or a Bachelors degree in a relevant subject from a recognised institution with 2:1 or better or an appropriate professional qualification. Applicants with a 2:2 and strong supporting evidence will also be considered.
English Language Requirements
Applicants for whom English is not a first language will also require a minimum IELTS score of 7 (with 5.5 in each component) or equivalent, unless their undergraduate degree was studied in, and awarded by, an English speaking country.
How to apply
All applications must be completed online.
As part of your application you will be required to provide the following documents:
- Personal Statement
- CV
- 2 references (at least one of these must be an academic reference)
- Copies of degree transcripts
- English language results and certificate (if applicable)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,400 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Queen Mary University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months
