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« Back to BlogAlumni Diaries: Launching a Career in Space Research
7 October 2025
Grace Frost completed her master's in Medical Physics and Radiobiology at the Department of Oncology in 2024. Since graduating, Grace has joined the Oxford Space Innovation Lab at the University of Oxford, where she is completing an internship funded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) focused on genomics and space biology. Based on insights from studies on astronaut health, the team want to find out if they can use the environment of space as an accelerated ageing model.
How Oxford’s MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine Transformed My Professional Practice
18 September 2025
Sudha Surisetti, a senior anatomic and molecular pathologist from India, studied the MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine to gain a holistic understanding of this fast evolving field. Sudha shares her experience of studying a remote, part-time course at Oxford, collaborating with a dynamic international peer group, and learning learn from experts within the Department of Oncology, renowned for its translational research focus.
From MSc to PhD: Erin’s Journey in Precision Cancer Medicine
20 August 2025
For Senior Research Technician Erin Jarvis, the flexibility of the MSc in Precision Cancer Medicine course offered the perfect opportunity to enhance her knowledge and skills, while continuing her work in the lab. Erin shares insights into her experience of the course and the support she received as she prepared to pursue a PhD.
Day in the life of an MSc Radiobiology student
13 August 2025
Carla Spoelder shares behind the scenes of a day in her life as an MSc Radiobiology student at the Department of Oncology. Having completed the taught modules, Carla is working on her dissertation project which compares the biological impact of external beam radiotherapy (EBRT) versus targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT).
Alumni Day: MSc in Applied Cancer Science
3 July 2025
What does life after the MSc in Applied Cancer Science look like? At a recent alumni event, former students returned to the Department of Oncology to share their personal journeys. Each speaker highlighted how the course shaped their thinking, opened new doors, and helped define their next steps, whether in cancer research, clinical trials, or entrepreneurial ventures.
Why I Chose Oxford’s MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology—and Where It Took Me
21 May 2025
Dunja Stojanovic studied the MSc in Medical Physics with Radiobiology in 2023, having been awarded a scholarship through the prestigious IAEA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme. It helped her to deepen her scientific knowledge, develop advanced research skills, and build confidence in her career path.
Becoming a Medical Physicist: My Route to the NHS Scientist Training Programme
28 April 2025
After discovering a passion for applying physics to medicine, Eve Charlesworth chose Oxford’s MSc programme as the next step toward a clinical career. Following the course, Eve successfully secured a place on the highly competitive NHS Scientist Training Programme, beginning her journey to becoming a registered clinical scientist.
Supporting Women in Nuclear Science: Salma Yousuf’s MSc Radiobiology Experience
12 February 2025
Salma Yousuf studied the MSc in Radiobiology in 2023-24, wanting to deepen her knowledge in the medical imaging field. Salma was awarded a scholarship from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which aims to encourage young women to pursue a career in the nuclear field.
From MSc to DPhil: Studying Cancer Science at Oxford
29 January 2025
Ellena O'Keefe joined the first MSc Applied Cancer Science cohort in 2023-2024, having developed an interest in cancer treatment during her undergraduate research into chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity. Now pursuing a DPhil in Cardiovascular Medicine, she shares her experience of studying a master's at Oxford and how it shaped her research journey.
An Inside Look at the MSc in Applied Cancer Science
9 December 2024
Pablo Lopez Ribelles was part of the first MSc Applied Cancer Science cohort in 2023-2024, attracted to the cutting-edge curriculum and wealth of networking opportunities available at Oxford. Pablo shares his experience of the MSc Applied Cancer Science programme and how it helped to fuel his career aspirations.