Language: English
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines: Medicine, Health Sciences, Genetics
Overview
The Cancer MPhil, PhD, MD programme from Newcastle University staff and postgraduate students work in the Faculty of Medical Sciences or in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences. The NICR incorporates the Newcastle Cancer Centre. This is a unique collaboration between Cancer Research UK and the North of England Children's Cancer Research Fund.
Work covers a broad spectrum:
- understanding the biological differences between normal and malignant cells
- understanding the molecular differences between normal and malignant cells
- using this knowledge to develop new anti-cancer drugs
The Cancer programme of Newcastle University offers approximately 15 MD, PhD and integrated MRes/PhD studentships each year. This includes the Newcastle Cancer Centre training programme. Projects in all research areas are available to fully-funded international students.
Members of our postgraduate community come from a variety of subject backgrounds. This includes:
- biological and biomedical sciences
- chemistry
- genetics
- pharmacy
- medicine
- dentistry
- veterinary medicine
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Drug discovery and early phase clinical trials
- Exploratory biology, target and biomarker discovery
- Biomarker development
- Drug development
- Clinical trials
- Biological and biomedical sciences
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- MPhil - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.
- PhD - a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.
- MD - an MBBS, or an equivalent medical degree.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 60,761 AUD per year (approx. 31,900 GBP per year)
Additional Details: Home students – not set. International students – £31,900-£46,000 tuition fees (per year).
Living Costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067-1,888 AUD per month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
