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The MSc Cancer program is divided into two core modules (30 credits each) and four specialist modules (15 credits each), followed by the research project (60 credits).
Key dates
Term 1
| Core Module 1 – Basic Biology and Cancer Genetics | 26 Sep 2017 – 3 Nov 2017 |
| Core Module 2 – Cancer Therapeutics | 6 Nov 2017 – 8 Dec 2017 |
| Revision week | 11 Dec 2017 – 15 Dec 2017 |
Winter break 16 Dec 2017 - 3 Jan 2018
Term 2
| Core Module Exams | 4 Jan 2018 – 5 Jan 2018 |
| Specialist Module 1 – Cancer Clinical Trials | 8 Jan 2018 – 30 Jan 2018 |
| Specialist Module 2 – Behavioural Science and Cancer | 31 Jan 2018 – 26 Feb 2018 |
| Specialist Module 3 – Biomarkers in Cancer | 28 Feb 2018 – 23 Mar 2018 |
| Specialist Module 4 – Haematological Malignancies and Gene Therapy | 26 Mar 2018 – 28 Mar 2018 |
Spring break 29 Mar 2018 - 4 Apr 2018
Term 3
| Specialist Module 4 – Haematological Malignancies and Gene Therapy | 5 Apr 2018 – 2 May 2018 |
| MSc Research Project | 3 May 2018 – 11 Sep 2018 |
| Programme end | 24 Sep 2018 |
Where should I go on the first day?
Your first day of teaching will be on Tuesday 26 September with Dr Adam Paige (Programme Lead for the MSc Cancer course)
- From 10am-12pm you will receive a welcome and be given an introduction to your course. This will take place in room 309 in the Roberts Building.
- From 1pm-4pm you will have a lecture entitled “Overview of basic cancer and genetics concepts” in room G02 Watson LT in the Medawar Building.
On your first day, you will be provided with full details of the core module timetables on that day and will be given instructions about the course and how to find your way around.
In your first week you will be given information about the university support services, social activities and student union. Tutorials throughout your course will help provide skills development and career’s guidance. You will be provided with a personal tutor who will help mentor your development. You will also take part in the Learn London Race – an opportunity during the second week of term to meet with fellow MSc Cancer students and explore London together, culminating in a social event at the Cancer Institute.
UCL campus maps and directions.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Dr Adam Paige a.paige@ucl.ac.uk