Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Oncology

About this programme

The Interdisciplinary Oncology Program (IOP) is a graduate program designed to appeal to a broad range of students interested in cancer research. IOP offers advanced study and research in a variety of fields relating to oncology, including: molecular and cellular biology, tumour microenvironment, molecular pathology, tumour immunology, biophysics, metastasis, genetics, genetics, bioinformatics, pharmaceutical sciences, radiological sciences, sociobehavioral studies, epidemiology and health economics. The goal of the program is to provide graduate students from diverse backgrounds, with an education in a number of oncology-related disciplines and to provide intensive training opportunities in specialized aspects of cancer research. The IOP has been training the next generation of cancer research leaders since 2001. For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website The IOP integrates diverse areas of oncology research by offering two required courses that provide an interdisciplinary perspective of oncology in a form that is accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. In addition to these required courses, IOP students have the freedom to take several elective courses that provide intensive training in one or more subject areas specific to the student's research area, while also giving an opportunity to gain expertise in disciplines that have potential synergy with their primary specialization. An innovative rotation course is a unique option for students to gain hands-on experience by rotating through specialty laboratories. Students