YouÕll receive comprehensive training in the wide range of research skills required for a research career. This gives you a thorough understanding of the molecular basis and cell biology of cancer.
Studying in a research-intensive environment, youÕll gain laboratory, analytical and experimental experience as well as a grounding in the necessary bioinformatics and experimental theory.
Key facts
- Internationally renowned, the Genome Damage and Stability Centre is a Medical Research Council Centre of Excellence located within the School of Life Sciences.
- Applied research expertise provided by the Centre's teams, many of which are funded by Cancer Research UK Ð the world's leading independent funder of cancer research.
- Sussex belongs to the Barts and Brighton Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre, driving the development of anticancer treatments across the UK.
Careers
This MSc provides you with a range of transferable skills, knowledge and opportunities to pursue a high-level career in industry or research.
As well as going on to PhDs at Sussex and elsewhere, and to research posts, our graduates have also moved into fields such as publishing and the charity sector.