Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology MSc

Discoveries in cell and molecular biology underpin most of what is known about the development of cancer. Analysis of alterations in diverse cell functions including cell communication, cell division, cell metabolism, cell movement, genetic modifications and changes in gene expression are central to our understanding of the disease and ultimately its treatment. This full-time postgraduate degree will provide you with cutting-edge knowledge and practical training in those aspects of molecular and cell biology which are required to understand the current approaches to cancer research. The course comprises four months of intensive taught lab work, tutorials and lectures followed by a six month, independent laboratory research project. As well as developing your understanding of the cellular and molecular processes and techniques used in cancer research, you will learn how to critically analyse research data and research papers and how to communicate complex scientific concepts and processes. If you would like to study one of our prestigious Postgraduate Cancer programmes starting in September, please see our MSc Cancer Molecular Biology and Therapeutics. 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in Biological Sciences or related subject. We will also consider appropriate experience in industry. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements. For the 2027/28 academic year, the Home UK tuition fee is expected to be £10,950. Further increases are anticipated to be implemented automatically through government legislation; therefore, it is likely that your tuition fees will rise for each subsequent year of your studies. Find out

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

International students: As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2026/27 were: £23,650 per year.

UK students: For the 2027/28 academic year, the Home UK tuition fee is expected to be £10,950.

UK/Home: For the 2027/28 academic year, the Home UK tuition fee is expected to be £10,950.

International: As an indication of what you might pay, the fees for students who started in 2026/27 were: £23,650 per year.

January 2027

20 November 2026

• Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom