Oncology and Cancer Biology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of carcinogens; the onset of malignancy in cells, tissues, blood, and organs; the genetics of cancer; the anatomy and physiology of cancer cells; and the study of cancer behaviors and treatments. Includes instruction in gene expression; oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes; viral genes and cancer proliferation; regulation of signal transduction; cancer proteins; hormonal and growth factors in cancer cells; tumor promotion, progression, and metastasis; carcinogen receptors and metabolism; carcinogen ecology; immunological targeting; and studies of genetic, chemical, radiologic and other treatment therapies.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 31 institutions across the United States, with a total of 564 degrees awarded annually.
Bachelor's Degrees
8
degrees awarded
Post-Baccalaureate Certificates
1
certificates awarded
Master's Degrees
39
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
140
degrees awarded
Other Awards
376
awards given
Top Schools for Oncology and Cancer Biology
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.