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.
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
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Credits
- 15 UCL credits, 7.5 ECTS, 4 US
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Medicine Health Sciences View 80 other Short Courses in Medicine in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
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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
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents5100 GBP / full≈ 5100 GBP / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals5100 GBP / full≈ 5100 GBP / full
Additional Details
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.