All taught modules are worth 15 credits
- Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Tumour Microenvironment
- Cancer Technologies and Clinical Research
- Literature Review
MSc(Res) in Translational Oncology
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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ABOUT
Train in cancer theory and the practice of translational oncology. You’ll get a solid grounding in cancer biology and clinical oncology then progress to more advanced cancer research modules, allowing you to experience cancer research at all stages of drug discovery and development. Graduates have gone on to work in academic research, pharmaceuticals, medical writing, the biotech industry and the NHS. Your extended six-month research project in a research lab or clinical settings will allow you to develop real life research skills matched to your interests.
Course description
Lead academic: Dr Helen Bryant
Translational oncology is the process by which laboratory cancer research informs the development of new treatments for cancer. It’s a rapidly advancing field with massive therapeutic and commercial potential, and recent graduates have gone on to work in academic research science, pharmaceuticals, medical writing, the biotech industry and the NHS among others.
Our MSc(Res) is taught by leading research scientists and clinicians. The course offers training in cancer biology / treatment theory and practice of translational oncology and provides you with transferable skills for your future career.
The course is designed so that students progressively achieve more advanced levels of learning and practice by giving a thorough grounding in the subject matter through five taught modules before leading you into the advanced research modules, namely the literature review and the six-month research project, for which you’ll work as part of a team within the oncology research community at Sheffield.
Translational oncology / cancer research in Sheffield is well-established, spanning several faculties and departments. We hold Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) status in recognition of our clinical trials expertise, so you’ll study in a world-class research environment with a multidisciplinary research team of basic and clinical scientists.
We’ll give you the opportunity to experience cancer research at all stages of drug discovery and development, from fundamental research to molecular mechanisms and their implementation in new cancer therapies and offer career development tutorials, including CV writing, career tracking and critical appraisal.
Intercalation
We accept medical students who wish to intercalate their studies.
Modules
From May of the year of entry, formal programme regulations will be available.
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
Teaching
The taught component – the first five months of the course – integrates a range of teaching styles including lectures, seminars, class discussions/workshops, practical demonstration classes and interactive tutorials.
You’ll take part in student-centred learning, such as workshops, group debates, self-study units, individual presentations and interactive tutorials. You’ll work independently during the research and literature review projects under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
During the Cancer Technologies and Clinical Research module, there is the opportunity to select either the Home Office Licence Induction Course or Cancer Systems Biology Course. In the summer, the 25-week continuous research project gives you the practical experience of performing hypothesis-led translational research, which culminates in an oral presentation, written dissertation and a viva.
Alongside the taught modules, students attend the Sheffield Cancer Research seminars which include question and answer sessions with the experts, and a series of professional skills development tutorials.
Assessment
Assessment is by a combination of written seen exams, oral and poster presentations, and written assignments. The research project is assessed by an oral presentation, a written dissertation and a viva voce exam.
Your career
After successfully completing your course, you can pursue further training via a PhD. Alternatively past students have secured roles in medicine, medical writing, as a Research Assistant or Lab technician, as well as other roles within the healthcare industry. Graduates have also secured places on the NHS Scientist Training Programme.
Within 6 months of completing the course, over 30% of our students have taken on a PhD, and over 10% have pursued a career in medicine; nearly 15% have secured roles within a lab setting.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2:1 in a relevant science-related subject. We also welcome medical graduates, and UK medical undergraduates wishing to intercalate.
Medical students can intercalate after completing three years of their medical degree.
Overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £11,500
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £28,500
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
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Monday 29 August 2022 |
Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. |
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Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time) |
Applications close for September 2022 entry |
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Monday 17 October 2022 |
Last date to register for most courses |
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (GBP)
Tuition (per year)
28500
GBP
Application Fee
0
GBP
Program expenses
Study Care Insurance Plus:
32
/monthly
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable):
260
/once
Deposit:
1000
/once
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Level of Education
Min GPA (max=100)
80
IELTS
7.00
TOEFL iBT
95.00
PTE
67.00
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.