MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics with Advanced Practice

This Master's programme was created to dig deep into cancer and molecular diagnostics by addressing its clinical needs and global health challenges. The Advanced Practice module makes this programme unique, and it gives students the experience they need to make a real difference. The Advanced Practice module involves a research or development internship for a semester, increasing their chances for employment and education.

Students are taught at the National Horizons Centre (NHC), giving them access to the high-tech facilities for genomic, proteomic, and advanced cellular imaging studies. The full-time version of this course lasts for two years, giving them time for a broad industry experience.

The programme uses lectures, seminars, and lab sessions to teach professional scientific techniques so they can apply them in a Life Science Research Project. Assessments include practical exams, technical reports, presentations, 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, a portfolio, and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need at least a 2.2 in a scientific field, such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, human biology, or other similar health-related courses.
• Other International qualifications equivalent to a degree are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.0 or higher in the IELTS score, with no component below 5.5.
• PTE Academic and TOEFL are also accepted.

The international students’ tuition fee for the MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics (with Advanced Practice) programme at Teesside University is £10,000.

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.

Graduates of the MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics (with Advanced Practice) programme from Teesside University can become:

• Senior Research Scientist
• Clinical Scientist
• Advanced Clinical Trials Specialist
• Biotechnology Product Development Scientist
• Quality Assurance/Control Manager

Admission to the MSc Cancer and Molecular Diagnostics (with Advanced Practice) is made through the university’s application form. If you need further assistance, our advisors at AHZ can assist you with your application process.