MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics

The MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics programme focuses on cancer and molecular diagnostics to tackle the present clinical and global health issues. Students will benefit from the National Horizons Centre (NHC) by researching with research experts and excellent facilities for genomic, proteomic, and advanced cellular imaging.

Students are taught through lectures, engaging seminars, and experimental lab sessions to build their techniques. Students will learn about treatments, using bioinformatics software, and completing an independent Life Science Research Project. Assessment includes reports, oral and poster presentations, practical exams, and a final dissertation.

Teesside University has a history from 1930, when it was founded as Constantine Technical College and later became a university in 1992. It offers world-class education which as seen from its TEF Gold 2023 award for outstanding teaching quality and being named Modern University of the Year 2026 by the Daily Mail.

The University offers academic programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields such as business, engineering, computing, arts, and health, that give students lots of choices to pick from. The University has recently invested over £300 million in its welcoming town-centre campus, which is recognised as Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need at least a second-class undergraduate degree in scientific subjects, such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, human biology, or other closely related health subjects.
• Other International qualifications equivalent to an undergraduate degree are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
• Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

The tuition fee for the MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics at Teesside University is £17,000, subject to annual change.

Teesside University offers various scholarships and financial support that may apply to the MSc Bioinformatics programme. There are merit-based awards and international student scholarships. Students should check the university’s postgraduate funding pages to see current offers, eligibility, and deadlines. One known scholarship is the Global Excellence Scholarship for international students, which sometimes gives tuition fee discounts. Students should apply early and provide the required documents.

After completing the MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics from Teesside University, students can pursue a career as an/a:

• Research Scientist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Clinical Trials Associate/Coordinator
• Molecular Diagnostics Specialist
• Scientific Laboratory Manager

Candidates should submit their applications online through the university’s application system. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.