Cancer Biology

Undertake research that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on strategies to detect and treat cancer with our Cancer Biology programme. You’ll explore the application of molecular and/or computational approaches to the study of cancer mechanisms and examine treatment strategies that impact upon medicine and ultimately patient outcomes. TheInstitute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB)was established to integrate cutting-edge and clinical research across theFaculty of Health and Life Sciences. Programmes of work across ISMIB are varied and are led by world experts in their fields. Our researchspans a magnitude of scales, from single molecules and simple molecular pathways through to whole organisms and the complex integration of molecular pathways. Cutting-edge and world-leading multiomics technologies are used by our researchers to answer impactful biological real-world questions related to health and disease. Fundamental cancer research is aimed at providing the discoveries that can lead to new avenues of research and are ultimately translated into patient benefits. Scientific laboratory research in the Department ofMolecular and Clinical Cancer Medicineis performed in an environment that has a wealth of clinical expertise and research. This ensures that scientific research is always provided by leading clinical teams, informed by an awareness of detailed clinical issues, and performed with insights of relevance to patients. We offer translational research and tumour-specific research in many areas including: Research themes include: Please seeMolecular and Clinical Cancer Medicinefor more information about our cancer research challenges and ournews pagesfor details of some of our latest research activities. If your research area is cancer-related but does not fit into these categories, we may still be able to offer projects aligned with your research interests.

IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 4.5 overall, with 4 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5: 6 weeks 5.5 overall, with no more than one component at 5.0: 10 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 12 weeks 5.0 overall, with no component below 5.0: 20 weeks 5.0 overall, with no component below 4.5: 30 weeks 4.5 overall, with no more than one component at 4.0: 40 weeks

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5

International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £32,200; Part-time: £16,100

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