Postgraduate Taught Courses

at Barts Cancer Institute

Upcoming webinars

Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about our programmes. Discover how you could build your future at one of the UK's top cancer research institutions.

Take the next step in your career—register for our postgraduate courses open day at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London.

12 March 2025 | 13:00-18:30 (UK Time)
Barts Cancer Institute Postgraduate Hybrid Open Day

Charterhouse Square Campus, London or Online (on Zoom)

Meet our programme directors
Tour our campus and explore our digital teaching
Try our taster sessions

Find out more and register

Our Programmes

Non-laboratory-based programmes

MSc/PGDip Cancer & Therapeutics
MSc/PGDip Cancer & Clinical Oncology
MSc Cancer Genomics & Data Science

Laboratory-based programmes

MSc/PGDip Cancer & Molecular Pathology and Genomics
MSc/PGDip Cancer & Molecular and Cellular Biology

Surgical programmes

MSc Laparoscopic Surgery & Surgical Skills (Onsite Full Time)

Student life

At Barts Cancer Institute, you will find a rich social life, something which past and current students have noted as one of the highlights of the Institute.

It is difficult to imagine a more vibrant and exciting place to be a student than in London. The picturesque Charterhouse Square campus is ideally placed for exploring the city, with underground and bus routes located nearby to roam further afield.

Hear from some of our past and current MSc students.

Student support

In addition to academic support and tuition, the University also provides support during your studies, these include:

BCI Teaching Office

We have a dedicated Teaching Office to provide advice and support with regards to your programme of study and signposting to Student Services throughout the University.

Advice and Welfare

The Queen Mary Advice and Counselling Service offer a free and confidential service for all Queen Mary students.

The professional team of experts can provide assistance on a variety of issues including:

Student finance (student loans, tuition fees, grants etc)
Fee payment problems
Immigration
International student issues
Postgraduate funding
Disability benefits

Student representatives

Each programme will elect two student representatives. Student representatives will be invited to represent their cohort at Staff Student Liaison Committee meetings (one per semester) - to give feedback on the student experience and contribute to future developments.

Overseas students

We have a diverse staff and student population and welcome students from around the world.
Our International Office offers comprehensive support to international students during the application and admissions process, with the aim of helping you choose the right course and to ease the transition to studying in the UK.

About us

Barts Cancer Institute was formed in 2003 and is one of the Institutes within The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry brings together two venerable teaching institutions: St Bartholomew's Hospital, which dates back to 1123, and The London Hospital Medical College, which was the first medical school in England and Wales, founded in 1785.

For general enquiries: Contact the BCI Teaching Centre

Find out more about studying at BCI

Click below to hear from some of our past and current MSc students

Meet our students

Find out about the types of projects available

For most of our MSc students, the research project / dissertation is the most exciting part of the programme. Find out more about the research within each of our Centres and the kinds of projects on offer as part of the MSc Programme...