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Cancer Biology (M.Res)
University of Dundee
Life Sciences School of Learning and Teaching
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,586 - ≈ € 14,301 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Dundee / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The MRes Cancer Biology is a research-centred taught Masters programme providing a focused training in molecular cancer research. It covers both the fundamental and translational science of carcinogenesis, cancer biology, diagnosis and therapy.
Aims of the Programme:
The course will provide a robust and wide-reaching education in fundamental and applied cancer biology, and focused training in laboratory research and associated methodology.
Career Prospects:
The MRes Cancer Biology is designed to prepare students for academic or industrial research careers. Graduates will be ideally-positioned to pursue further postgraduate study at PhD level.
Contents
The MRes degree course is taught full-time over three semesters.
The first semester provides in-depth teaching and directed study on the molecular biology of cancer, and covers:
- Basic cell and molecular biology, and introduction to cancer biology
- Cell proliferation and cancer
- Cell signalling and cancer
- Cancer cell biology
- Carcinogenesis, cancer treatment and prevention
Specific training in research methodology and techniques is delivered in semesters one and two.
Students will also be required to take part in a journal club to further develop their critical review skills.
In semesters two and three students will be individually guided to focus on a specific cancer research topic which will be the subject of a literature review and associated laboratory research project. The research project is based in laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities, and under the leadership of world-class researchers.
Methods of Assessment:
Exams on the taught element of the programme will be held at the end of semester one. Essays and assignments will also contribute to the final mark, and the dissertation will be assessed through the production of a thesis and a viva exam.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Applicants should have a first or second class honours degree (or equivalent) in life sciences or related discipline.
English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.5, with minimum of 6.0 in any component (or equivalent), if your first language is not English.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
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