Overview
The Cancer MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University staff and postgraduate students work in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. The NICR incorporates the Newcastle Cancer Centre. This is a unique collaboration between Cancer Research UK and the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund.
Work covers a broad spectrum:
- understanding the biological differences between normal and malignant cells
- understanding the molecular differences between normal and malignant cells
- using this knowledge to develop new anti-cancer drugs
- biological and biomedical sciences
- chemistry
- genetics
- pharmacy
- medicine
- dentistry
- veterinary medicine
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Drug discovery and early phase clinical trials
Exploratory biology, target and biomarker discovery
Biomarker development
Drug development
Clinical trials
- Biological and biomedical sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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- There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
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Disciplines
Medicine Health Sciences Genetics View 224 other PhDs in Medicine in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
MPhil - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.
PhD - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.
MD - an MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fee
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International
29800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29800 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International students Full time: £29,800 - £43,000
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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