Master of Science - Research in Cancer and Genomic Sciences

The Cancer and Genomics PhD/MSc by Research in the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences will provide students with the skills needed to contribute to research in the areas of cell and molecular biology, immunology and virology.

The University of Birmingham's extensive research programme brings together scientists and clinicians to define basic mechanisms of cell and molecular biology, and then determine how the normal programme of cell growth and differentiation is usurped in cancer.

Students will work amongst the very best researchers to produce original and distinctive globally leading research, with the ultimate goal to design and rigorously assess new and proven cancer treatments. In so doing, students will play a significant role in accelerating the ultimate control of cancer.

The MSc by Research program is intended for students who wish to obtain high quality research training that will enable them to conduct independent investigative research.

By studying in the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, students will be joining over 100 postgraduate research students covering a wide range of topics including:

• translational and fundamental aspects of cancer • cancer biology • genomics • epigenomics • genome biology • genetics of rare diseases

Students will work closely with their supervisory team who will help them clarify their project and support their development. Students' thesis will represent an original contribution to knowledge and demonstrate independent judgement.

Please be advised that this programme requires a supervisor.