Course Overview

Cancer research is a significant strength at Trinity College Dublin and a major focus at its associated teaching hospitals, including St. James’s Hospital. Global cancer incidences are rising rapidly each year and research exploring the underlying causes, mechanisms of tumour progression and response to treatments are vitally important.

 

This M.Sc. programme in Translational Oncology focuses on the cellular and molecular basis of cancer. The course also covers the scientific and clinical challenges pertinent to the management of site-specific cancers, and all aspects of cancer treatment from standard therapies to ‘individualised’ molecular targeted and immune-based therapies.

 

Is This Course For Me?

This one-year programme is aimed at scientists, clinicians and other healthcare professionals and provides students with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of the causes and treatment of cancer.

 

Career Opportunities

Recognised by many academic and industry partners as a source of high-quality students, this course has had an employment rate above 92% in its last four years.  Careers our graduates pursued span further research (including Ph.Ds) through to employment in hospitals, university and medical centres. Additionally, a significant number of students have secured positions in pharmaceutical and clinical trial companies, both nationally and internationally.