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Overview
The Cancer - Science and Impact course from UCL Summer School fosters critical thinking, collaboration and a global perspective. You will gain a multidisciplinary understanding of cancer research and clinical care. Core topics include molecular mechanisms of cancer, diagnosis (pathology and radiology), radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and nanomedicine.
You will gain exposure to cutting-edge research and clinical practice at world-leading institutions.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students will have:
- Described the fundamental biological mechanisms underlying cancer development and progression.
- Applied key concepts in cancer diagnosis and therapy to interpret clinical implementation of diagnostics and therapeutics.
- Analysed the benefits and limitations of current cancer treatments, including radiotherapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Evaluated innovative cancer research approaches and technologies, such as nanomedicine and cancer genomics.
- Designed a collaborative solution to a real-world cancer challenge and presented their findings through a structured PBL project.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Molecular and pathological basis of cancer (histology, tumour grading)
- Diagnosis (pathology, radiology and AI)
- Group-based PBL: identifying and framing a real-world cancer prevention challenge
- Therapies: radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy
- Group-based PBL: identifying solutions to real-world cancer prevention challenge
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 126
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Credits
15 alternative credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 126
PTE Academic 76
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- IELTS (Academic) at least 7.0 overall and 6.5 in each component or equivalent
- STEM background such as medicine, biomedical science, physics, chemistry, biology, life or health sciences, maths, engineering, computer or data science or a related field
You will normally be able to demonstrate an average grade, or equivalent academic experience, of:
- 2:1 for most modules
- 2:2 for lower-level modules, if you are in or beyond second year at university.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2995 GBP / full≈ 2995 GBP / full
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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