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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Cancer Biology (part-time) is no longer accepting new applications.

Apply using the Applicant Portal

The Apply Now button on the right will take you to the Applicant Portal. There, you can create and submit your application and supporting documents, and you can also request your references.

An application is only complete when:

  1. you have submitted your application and supporting documents via the Applicant Portal
  2. you have paid the application fee if applicable. For further information on application fees, and which courses require an application fee, see here.
  3. your referees have provided their references.

If you miss the deadlines specified in this section, you will not be able to submit your application.

Selection Process

Applications are considered as a gathered field after the application deadline: 19th November 2024.  Applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified before the end of 2024, with interviews being held during the week beginning 6th January 2025.

You should complete the University’s online application form by the application deadline, via the online Applicant Portal.  Please ignore the Funding deadline - we do not consider any applications received after the above application deadline.

Further information on How To Apply


Things You'll Need

In order to apply for this course you'll need to think about getting a few things ready before you apply.

  • Two academic references  
  • Transcript  
  • CV/resume
  • Evidence of competence in English  
    If required - you can check using our tool
  • Personal statement (document upload) (mandatory)
    A personal statement (max 1000 words) to support your application to the CRUK °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Centre MRes/PhD studentship. It should include 1) What motivates you to choose this course? 2) Two research projects (see ) you find interesting and why? 3) Something about you and your life experience beyond your academic studies.

Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Scholarships

If you wish to be considered for a Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Scholarship you will also need to provide the following:

  • Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Reference  
  • Research Proposal (PhD applicants only)

See for more information.


How to Find a Supervisor

Please see the following link for information about investigators: 

You are not required to contact potential supervisors in advance of making an application. 

Key Information


2 years part-time MRes + 3 years full-time PhD part-time

Study Mode : Research


Master of Research in the first instance

Department of Oncology

Course - related enquiries

Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Oct. 1, 2024
Application deadline
Nov. 19, 2024
Course Starts
Oct. 1, 2025

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 7, 2025
Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï US round only
Oct. 16, 2024

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2025, Lent 2026 and Easter 2026.


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