Study Oncology MSc

Course Highlights

This course aims to inform and equip you, the practitioner, with the necessary skills to function in a modern biomedical/clinical environment that specialises in therapeutics for the cancer patient. With the development of modern technologies, the detection and diagnosis of cancer have become more sophisticated. With greater insight into the disease processes comes greater knowledge. This MSc is designed to develop and further your understanding and knowledge of oncology, focusing on up-to-date research and developments in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. The course is aimed at any healthcare team members involved in the patient's diagnosis, treatment and care.

During the course, you will acquire knowledge of a bench-to-bedside approach (Translational Medicine), applying cutting-edge and innovative discoveries established in laboratory and clinical trials into modern-day practice to improve cancer patients' outcomes and personalised care. You will advance your knowledge and skills in oncology and foster a comprehensive understanding of pathophysiology, prognostic, diagnostic and contemporary treatments and how innovations in biomedical research can lead to real-world medical advancement in clinical practice.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Teaching

• Your learning will be facilitated through a wide range of learning and teaching methods. These diverse methods will enable you to reach your full potential. The course is taught as a journey, where each module prepares you for the final dissertation/project module, taking a bench-to-bedside approach using case studies to guide learning.
• Teaching will be centred around in-person learning, such as workshops, seminars and practical classes, informed by contemporary research and evidence. There are occasional live online sessions. From induction to the end of the course, you will be supported to develop your academic and professional skills, including master classes and mandatory training such as lab-based inductions and this will be managed via a formative portfolio that can be used for future employment.
• You will also get the opportunity to undertake a project or a research piece relevant to cancer. You will receive training in the skills required for the reading and interpretation of literature and translating that into evidence-based practice and will be developed your research and writing skills so that you can contribute effectively to scientific literature.

Assessment

• Assessments are coursework-based, and most assessment topics are student-led, so you can focus on increasing your specialist knowledge of oncology.

Entry Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution.

  CGPA 2.50 is acceptable of the following universities:

  1. North South University (NSU)
  2. BRAC University
  3. Independent University Bangladesh (IUB)
  4. American International University Bangladesh (AIUB)
  5. Asian University for Women (AUW)
  6. Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
• A 2:2 or above honours degree in Medicine, Biomedical Science, Dietetics, Human Biology discipline.
• MBBS from recognised institution with 60% (or above) completed.
• Holding appropriate professional qualifications may be able to apply.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 91

Minimum in Listening: 19, Reading: 20, Speaking: 21, Writing: 20

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 65

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1 / 7

With minimum B2 / 5 in each bands

Study Gaps

Applicants with 10 years or longer gaps in study are required to provide evidence demonstrating activities during this period and why returning to education is beneficial to their career.