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2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

MSc Cancer Biology and Therapy

Programme code:MSC-CBTHUCAS code:
Duration:12 Months Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager:Dr Thomas Hughes Contact address:T.Hughes@leeds.ac.uk

No part-time variant

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

BSc 1st class or 2i, or equivalent (for example a pass in MBChB, BDS), in a relevant scientific discipline which would normally be one of the biological sciences but a natural sciences graduate will be considered. Subject to University regulations MBChB or BDS students who had completed 3 years of study would be eligible to intercalate.
English language requirements: An IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with at least 6.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components.

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Medicine / Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James's

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Postgraduate Programme Examination Board from School of Medicine.

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

There are no subject benchmark statements appropriate for this taught postgraduate programme.

Programme specification:

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able:
- to demonstrate an in-depth, specialist knowledge and sophisticated understanding of Cancer Biology and Therapy driven by research and advanced scholarship;
- to exhibit mastery in the critical appraisal of current literature and developments relevant to Cancer Biology and Therapy;
- to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques and research methods applicable to Cancer Biology and Therapy;
- to use a range of techniques and research methods applicable to advanced study of Cancer Biology and Therapy;
- to develop and defend personal interpretation of research in areas of Cancer Biology and Therapy where current evidence is complex, incomplete or contradictory;
- proactively to formulate ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these;
- to study Cancer Biology and Therapy independently;
- to take a proactive and self-reflective role in working and to develop professional relationships with others;
- to conduct research in Cancer Biology and Therapy


The programme will:
- provide structured individualised learning and training in a research environment of international excellence;
- be delivered by academics at the forefront of knowledge generation ranging from molecular discovery to translational application;
- engage students in research projects using the latest technologies that generate results with scientific impact and potential for improving patient health;
- equip students for a range of biomedical scientific careers in the area of Cancer Biology and Therapy.



Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:

EPIB3035Research Methods for Clinical Sciences10 credits1 Jan to 31 May, Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
MEDM5101MResearch Informatics and Dissemination15 credits1 Jan to 31 Mar
MEDM5141MThe Molecular Biology of Cancer15 credits1 Feb to 31 May
MEDM5201MPreparing for the Research Project
Co-requisite for: MEDM5302M
15 credits1 Feb to 30 Apr
MEDM5211MStem Cell Biology: A Genomics and Systems Biology Approach to Haematopoiesis15 credits1 Feb to 31 May
MEDM5231MCancer Drug Development15 credits1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr)
MEDM5302MResearch Project80 credits1 Apr to 30 Sep

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 15 credits from the following optional modules:

MEDM5121MImmunity and Disease15 credits1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr)
MEDM5131MAnimal Models of Disease15 credits1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr)

Last updated: 30/06/2020 18:57:04

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