Program Overview
The Cancer Sciences at University of Birmingham is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 19,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,910 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cancer Sciences 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
- Molecular Pathology of Cancer (taken with MSc Clinical Oncology)
- Genomics
- Translational Research in Cancer (taken with MSc Clinical Oncology)
- Molecular Approaches to Drug Development
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences or biomedical sciences. We normally expect this to be at the 2(i) level or higher, but will also consider promising students who have not quite achieved this level.
Candidates from overseas for whom English is not their first language must meet the University\xc2\x92s English Language requirement e.g. IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in any band).\xc2\xa0Full information\xc2\xa0on EU/International student entry.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,910 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,710 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,910 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
University of Birmingham is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date August 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months