This stream will not be offered in 2021. However you may wish to consider the Infection and Immunity or the Genomics and Precision Medicine streams in the Biomedical Science program.
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
Some units of study and/or placements relating to this course cannot be delivered remotely or online for students commencing their study in Semester 1, 2021. You will be required to attend in-person on campus from Semester 2, 2021.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
The next breakthroughs in cancer diagnosis and treatment will require a workforce with the skills to understand and use a range of cutting-edge techniques and technologies, to interpret medical and research data, and to translate scientific and laboratory findings into clinical practice.
The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) is designed to meet the rapidly growing demand in cancer research and the biomedical industry for graduates who are trained in state-of-the-art clinical laboratory techniques and will equip students for further study or a future a career in the cancer sciences.
Why study with us
- You will study the latest techniques, developments and breakthroughs in cancer biology, diagnosis and treatment.
- Learn from world-leading oncologists and cancer researchers from across the Faculty of Medicine and Health and its medical research institute partners.
- Develop expertise in cancer genetics, cancer cell biology and tumour immunotherapy.
- Broaden your horizons in the Cancer Sciences by taking one of the elective units of study
- Learn in a variety of environments including innovative new teaching and learning spaces, teaching and research laboratories, immersive clinical environments and online.
- Leverage the proximity of our location to leading cancer-treatment centres such as the Chris O’Brien Life House at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and The Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre at Westmead Hospital – part of the largest hospital complex in the southern hemisphere.
Who should study this course?
The Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science (Cancer) is suitable for recent science and health graduates as well as established scientists or clinicians who want to advance their careers in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It is also suitable for those wishing to upgrade from the embedded Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Cancer). This degree will allow you to hone and expand your skills and knowledge in the cancer sciences in a range of careers and settings including cancer biology, clinical trials, cancer diagnostics and therapy.