Study MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Advanced Research

Course Highlights

The use of the immune system in cancer therapy is a prevailing ambition in the field. You'll gain expert knowledge of the numerous ways cancers and the immune system interact so you can learn how cancer immunotherapies are developed. You will be provided a thorough understanding of immune effector mechanisms and cancer biology. You'll develop a range of personal skills through self-directed learning and our problem-based approach to teaching.

Course Modules

Learning Structure

Teaching will be delivered through lectures, tutorials and practical classes. You'll immerse yourself in a research project which utilises problem-based and self-directed learning. You'll explore case studies to gain a strong critical understanding. Through your research projects, carried out in our innovative Science Building and supervised by world-leading researchers, you'll be trained in data collection, analysis and its interpretation. You'll also benefit from expert external speakers from the biopharmaceutical industry.

Entry Requirements

• A 4-year Honours degree (or equivalent) with CGPA 3.00 or 60% of marks (or above) from recognised institution in a Biomedical and related sciences discipline with a background in molecular biology, genetics and immunology and evidence of having completed a research project and practical experience in a range of laboratory techniques relevant to the course, such as cell culture, DNA extraction, PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Or, a professional qualification accepted as equivalent to the above.
• Or, a qualification in veterinary science, medicine or dentistry.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Academic

Overall 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each components

TOEFL iBT

Overall 79

Minimum in Listening: 17, Reading: 18, Speaking: 20, Writing: 17

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic

Overall 59

With minimum 59 in each components

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 70

With minimum 60 in each bands

OIETC (Oxford International English Test Centre)

Overall C1

With minimum B2 in each bands

Duolingo

Overall 120

With minimum 92 in each bands

Study Gaps

For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To strengthen your profile, it is important to:

• Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
• Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
• Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.