In simple terms, a postgraduate degree is expected to bring several benefits, both professional and personal. But why take the Postgraduate Course in Oncology at the University of São Paulo (PPGONCO)?

Our academic program (Master’s, Doctorate and Direct Doctorate) aims to improve knowledge in the areas of Basic Oncology, Clinical Oncology and Medical Imaging.

To this end, it brings together a group of professors and health professionals dedicated to training people both in relation to the in-depth study of a specific topic (such as in Master’s dissertations or Doctorate theses), as well as in learning updated methodologies and practices in scientific communication and preparation for academic life.

To this end, the program has a faculty specialized in different topics in the area of ​​Oncology, which regularly offers a series of specialized subjects in the different topics, but also basic enough to contribute to the training in Oncology of professionals with a wide range of undergraduate degrees.

PPGONCO encourages and values ​​broad communication between faculty, students and other health professionals, promoting a Networking that aims to discuss innovative projects, their successful implementation, guiding possibilities for national and international partnerships and employment opportunities.

It is our aim to train students to solve complex programs and to communicate the results of their projects, both in scientific meetings and in the publication of scientific articles. In this regard, our postgraduate program encourages participation in various events, whether courses or lectures, national and international conferences, as well as internships at institutions in Brazil and abroad. PPGONCO faculty members maintain several international collaborations, facilitating interactions with a network of researchers at different institutions, leveraging opportunities for internationalization and specialization in the field of Oncology.

We believe that in this area of ​​knowledge, our postgraduate program offers a wide range of opportunities for training different professionals, providing an up-to-date and innovative environment, both intellectually and in terms of access to cutting-edge technologies and access to highly specialized laboratories.

PPGONCO has been training professionals in the field for over 20 years. See below the lists of our students and alumni, as well as details of the program that may help you decide to expand your training both as a person and as a professional, whether in teaching, research or care!