Cancer Sciences

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Learn from the experts in cancer

Shape your own pathway with our flexible cancer sciences degrees. Engage with expert-led teaching and develop practical lab skills on campus or via online tutorials. Graduate ready to address the key challenges in cancer research, detection and treatment.

Join us in September or January

Top 100in the world for Life Sciences & Medicine

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026

We are a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities

part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre

Why study Cancer Sciences at Queen Mary?

Learn from experts at Barts Cancer Institute, one of four partners in the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre, a world-leading hub dedicated to cancer biotherapeutics
Shape your own learning with a choice of three specialised streams to suit your interest and career aspirations:
- Cancer Sciences (Clinical Oncology)
- Cancer Sciences (Molecular and Cellular Biology)
- Cancer Sciences (Therapeutics)
Choose to study your Masters or Postgraduate Diploma full-time or part-time, on campus in London or online, starting in January or September, with our flexible programme
Develop advanced practical skills in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities on campus or video tutorials online
Become part of our vibrant cancer research student, staff and alumni community

Inspiring study options

Our Cancer Sciences programmes include in person and distance learning options to provide the flexibility to support your career development, wherever you choose to study. Studying our degrees will ensure you emerge ready to address the key challenges impacting cancer research, detection and treatment. Alternatively, opt for our specialist masters in cancer genomics and data science, if you're keen to develop skills and experience in real world biomedical and cancer data.