The MSc in Cancer Therapies is unique in the UK. It's a multifaceted course and the only one which combines a focus on cancer biology, drug discovery, formulation and delivery with radiation biology. You'll also gain an understanding of the practical, ethical and economic implications of personalised cancer therapy. The degree is for graduates seeking experience in the range of topics essential to the understanding and development of cancer therapies.
You'll be taught in the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, recognised as one of the leading departments of its kind in the UK. The Institute has major facilities for radiobiology and radiopharmaceutical research. It also hosts the Cancer Research UK Drug Formulation Unit – the only one of its kind in the UK. You'll therefore be taught by researchers working at the forefront of basic, translational, industrial and clinical cancer research in the biomedical and physical sciences arenas.
The course has been developed to produce world-class graduates with the skills to contribute to the global drive in advancing cancer treatment through research, teaching, industry and public sector employment.
Studying our MSc Cancer Therapies provides you with the skills to assess, analyse, critically appraise and evaluate current and emerging anti-cancer therapies including the drug discovery cascade from target evaluation and engagement, to clinical trials.
The course also equips you with specialist research training and a breadth of skills needed for your future career. It's been designed in response to a growing demand from academia, industry and healthcare providers for a course that focuses on current and emerging cancer therapies. It's taught in a format that covers essential multidisciplinary aspects of the topic.
By the end of this course you'll:
The generic skills you'll gain will help you excel in your future career and also provide specialist subject experience in:
Academic requirements/experience Minimum second-class (2.2) Honours degree, or international equivalent in a science or health-related subject. Don’t meet the academic entry requirements? We offer the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland). English language requirements You must have an English language minimum score of IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). We offer comprehensive English language courses for students whose IELTS scores are below 6.0. Please see ELTD for full details. As a university, we now accept many more English language tests in addition to IELTS for overseas applicants, for example, TOEFL and PTE Cambridge. View the full list of accepted English language tests . The course encompasses everything you need to know about current cancer therapy strategies and all the additional information you need to understand about how these treatments are designed. The professors have been very approachable and kind, they truly care about your learning and development. Yvonne Guithuiliu Pamei MSc Cancer Therapies student Learn about Yvonne's Strathlife