Program Overview
The Oncology at The Institute of Cancer Research is a MSc programme in Humanities over 36 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 Oncology 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: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 9,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,080 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Oncology 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
- Radiation Sciences for the Clinical and Medical Oncologist
- Statistics for the Oncologist
- Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Pharmacological Treatment of Cancer
- Radiation Sciences in Theory and Practice
- Experimental Cancer Pharmacology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Medical qualifications (graduate medical degree)
- At least 2 years of postgraduate experience in clinical medicine
- Current registration with the UK GMC
- Non-native English speakers should have a standard of English equivalent to IELTS 7.0
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 9,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,080 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 9,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 2,080 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The Institute of Cancer Research 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 The Institute of Cancer Research
The Institute of Cancer Research
London, England
The Institute of Cancer Research is a public research institute and a member institution of the University of London in London, United Kingdom, specialising in oncology. It was founded in 1909 as...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months