MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Advanced Research
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
The MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Advanced Research at the University of Hertfordshire is a full-time, two-year programme designed to provide students with in-depth, research-focused training on how the immune system is used to combat cancer. Over the course, students will study how tumours interact with immune cells, and how therapies like T cell therapy, checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies, and therapeutic vaccines are developed.
The modules of this course include Translational Medical Science, Contemporary Topics in Cancer Immunotherapy, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Cell Biology and Immunology, Research Internship, and Research Methods. Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, and practical classes, with a strong component of a 12-month extended research project, supervised by leading researchers. Students will collect, analyse, and interpret data in a real laboratory environment. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, practical work, and the research project. Subject to validation, this course is accredited by the Royal Society for Biology.
Key highlights
- Taught by internationally renowned cancer immunotherapy researchers
- Research projects supported by active Bioscience Research Group staff
- Covers adoptive T cell therapy and tumour-associated macrophages
- Explores NK cells and monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy
- Graduates employed by organisations including Roche, Merck and AstraZeneca
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include disciplines; or above
Scholarships
Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research
£2,000 for one year
Up to £2,000Helen Burchell Scholarship
A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education
Up to £750The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni
This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Research scientist
- Scientific officer
- Senior manager in pharmaceutical research
- Immunology research associate
- Clinical research scientist
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Advanced Research from the University of Hertfordshire can pursue careers such as:
- Research Scientist
- Patent Law Specialist for Biotech Inventions
- Clinical Trials Coordinator
- Public Health Researcher
- Quality Control Scientist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for MSc Cancer Immunotherapy with Advanced Research in the University of Hertfordshire is £20,950 for full-time international students. Tuition fee is charged annually and is subject to change in the future.
Admission
You can apply directly through the university's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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