The programme provides research-led teaching in fundamental cancer biology, clinical oncology and the latest advances in modern therapeutics including immunotherapy and precision medicine. In addition, the six-month full-time research project is excellent preparation for a PhD and a career in healthcare or the pharmaceutical industry.<br>This course connects the cancer research that scientists conduct in the lab with the treatments that oncology patients receive. It covers the fundamental science of cancer, clinical aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment, the current and emerging technologies of cancer research and the process of translating scientific discoveries into new therapies in areas including immunotherapy and precision medicine. 6-months of the course are dedicated to the full-time research project which you will undertake within one of our world-leading research teams to develop valuable research skills.<br><br>Your career<br>This course is great preparation for a PhD and a career in cancer research within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Graduates from this course now work as researchers and in other lab-based roles at top universities and research institutes.<br>Some students from this course have joined the NHS Scientific Training Programme, or gone on to study medicine. Others have entered the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.