Master of Cancer Sciences
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    Master of Cancer Sciences

    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia
    Australia, Melbourne
    University Rank:#19
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 11,435 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 1, 2026
    Master of Cancer Sciences

    About

    Overview

    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, Australia’s 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.

    Who is this course for?

    Promoting a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, this program is open to scientists and clinicians from a variety of backgrounds:

    • Medical practitioners such as general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists
    • Nurses
    • Allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists
    • Pharmacists
    • Research scientists and Clinical trials professionals
    • Industry and pharmaceutical professionals.

    International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

    Course aims

    This course is designed to produce leaders in the fields of cancer care, research, prevention and education. Through this innovative program, you will learn to connect the latest evidence-based theory to practical skills that improve the clinical care of patients with cancer. Students have the unique opportunity to learn from world-leading experts, be at the forefront of cancer research and clinical care and connect with global health professional communities in the field.

    Pathways

    The Master of Cancer Sciences is part of a suite of courses, designed for versatility. You can transform a Graduate Certificate into a Master, or start with a Master and exit early with a Specialist Certificate.

    • Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences
    • Specialist Certificate in Cancer Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission criteria

    To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

    • 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.

    Disciplines relevant to this course include those that produce general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists, nurses, pharmacists, research scientists and clinical trials professionals, industry and pharmaceutical professionals, allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists

    Work experience relevant to this course includes roles such as:

    • Any person working in cancer care/research or education currently
    • Medical practitioners such as general practitioners, surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and haematologists
    • Nurses
    • Allied health professionals such as occupational therapists, speech pathologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists
    • Pharmacists
    • Research scientists
    • Clinical trials professionals
    • Industry and pharmaceutical professionals.

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    English language requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

    • English language test score requirements

    • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

      IELTS

      6.5

      with no band less than 6.0

      TOEFL

      79+

      with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

      PEARSON

      64+

      with no communicative skill below 60

      CAMBRIDGE

      176+

      with no skill less than 169
      *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    About selection

    When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

    The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

    Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

    If relevant to your application, the Selection Committee will also consider your professional experience.

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

  • English language test score requirements

  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    IELTS

    6.5

    with no band less than 6.0

    TOEFL

    79+

    with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

    PEARSON

    64+

    with no communicative skill below 60

    CAMBRIDGE

    176+

    with no skill less than 169
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

    • Career

    A masters-level qualification is integral to career progression in oncology and frequently required for accreditation. Upon completing the final thesis, you will move into the workforce having completed a piece of original research that utilised the latest biological evidence, and the practical application of advanced methodologies and analytical techniques.

    This course has a multi-disciplinary focus which will enable graduates to effectively integrate with other health professionals and advance their distinct role within the wider context of a today’s cancer workforce.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    11,435 / year
    Application Fee 154
    Master of Cancer Sciences
    University of Melbourne
    University of Melbourne
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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