Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2026 (apply anytime); Starting January 2027 (apply anytime); Starting April 2027 (apply anytime)
Overview
In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 92% of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry's research was graded 4* or 3* in terms of significance. Medicine - Barts Cancer Institute degree is delivered by Queen Mary University of London.
Key Facts
- Barts Cancer Institute currently consists of six research centres, driven by a strong translational theme, with emphasis on specialised research areas, which focus on specific cancers. At the forefront of a number of scientific and medical discoveries, the Institute is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The research can be broadly categorised into the following research centres:
- Centre for Cancer Biomarkers & Biotherapeutics
- Centre for Cancer Cell & Molecular Biology
- Centre for Cancer Evolution
- Centre for Haemato-Oncology
- Centre for Tumour Biology
- Centre for Tumour Microenvironment
- The Barts Cancer Institute, often called BCI, has over 100 research students undertaking PhD or MD Res degrees. These students carry out an original research project in one of our Institute laboratories at Charterhouse Square campus. There are a wide variety of funding opportunities available, including research grants, college studentships and international scholarships. Check for the latest updates on the BCI postgraduate study pages.
- Prospective students who have already obtained funding or are considering applying for external funding should contact Prof Angus Cameron, Director of Graduate Studies, with your CV and research proposal. He will provide further guidance.
- MRes+PhD programmes: Please note, if you are applying for the MRC-DTP Translational Biomedical Sciences PhD studentships, you need to apply via the MRes route, we cannot process your application if you apply for the PhD programme via the links on this page.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- Biomarkers & Biotherapeutics
- Cancer Cell & Molecular Biology
- Cancer Genomics & Computational Biology
- Haemato-Oncology
- Tumour Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 92
- PTE Academic: 71
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
- A medical degree from a recognised institution
- Full GMC registration
- Clinical experience relevant to the post
- Research experience relevant to the project
- A national training number or to be eligible for one
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 54,568 AUD / year (approx. 28,850 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,052 AUD / year (approx. 4,786 GBP / year)
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,151-4,080 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Visit the programme website for more information.
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