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MSci Cancer Sciences

University of Nottingham

Institution
University of Nottingham
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Cancer Sciences
UCAS code
B130
Median salary
£52,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 88%
  • Learning opportunities: 88%
  • Assessment and feedback: 71%
  • Academic support: 81%
  • Organisation and management: 71%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 81%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 45%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 25%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
  • Administrative occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 10%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 725 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 9%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
  • East Midlands: 34%
  • West Midlands: 10%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 16%
  • South East: 8%
  • South West: 6%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MSci Cancer Sciences at University of Nottingham earn?

The median salary is £47,000 after 3 years, £52,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £59,000. The £52,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Medicine by specialism.

What do graduates of MSci Cancer Sciences at University of Nottingham do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Cancer Sciences at University of Nottingham?

88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for MSci Cancer Sciences at University of Nottingham?

The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.

How many students continue on MSci Cancer Sciences at University of Nottingham?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.