Master of Cancer Sciences

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

With the rising incidence of cancer across the globe, there is a projected shortage of skilled practitioners in the oncology workforce. The Master of Cancer Sciences, Australias first cancer-specific, multidisciplinary, and wholly online program, and one of only two such online programs available in the world, has been designed to meet this growing need. Developed in collaboration with experts from the VCCC Alliance and the University of Melbourne, you will gain an unprecedented breadth of integrated, cutting-edge, specialist cancer knowledge. This program will equip you with skills to produce high-quality research and deliver best practice cancer care to your patients in this rapidly-evolving field.

Structure

Total Credit Points 100

Subjects

  • Foundations of Cancer
  • Cancer Research
  • Research Capstone - Part 1
  • Research Capstone - Part 2

Standard entry requirements

  • An undergraduate degree with honours in an appropriate discipline (or equivalent), OR
  • An undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (or equivalent) AND at least two years of documented, relevant work experience, OR
  • At least eight years of documented relevant work experience and demonstrated evidence of written and analytical skills appropriate for postgraduate study.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Online International: $33,600 No
  • Online/Off-campus : 1 year

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