Program Overview
The Clinical Oncology MScDiploma - Part-time at University of Birmingham is a MSc programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 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 medicine & health sciences. 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 Clinical Oncology MScDiploma - Part-time 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Clinical Oncology MScDiploma - Part-time programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Cellular and Molecular Biology of Cancer (20 credits)
- Epidemiology and Statistics - Cancer Studies Dept. (10 credits)
- Molecular Pathology of Cancer (20 credits)
- Therapy and Management (20 credits)
- Clinical Trials (10 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Caring for Cancer Patients (10 credits)
- Haemato-oncology (10 credits)
- Paediatric Oncology (20 credits)
- Palliative Care and Cancer Patients (20 credits)
- Radiation Biology (10 credits)
- Radiation Physics (20 credits)
- Translational Research (20 credits)
- Surgical Oncology (20 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
As this is a course focused around professional practice it is essential that you have at least six months experience working in an oncology environment. This may include experience in medicine, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry, nursing, radiography, clinical trials, scientific research, veterinary medicine, biostatistics and other related disciplines.
You will also need an undergraduate degree in a suitable subject. This could include, but is not restricted to, the following fields: bioscience, medicine, radiography, veterinary medicine or relevant and equivalent experience/professional qualifications.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 7,020 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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- Language English
- Duration 24 months