The cancer studies group at The Christie plays a major role in allowing specialist registrars in clinical and medical oncology to fulfil the academic side of their training.

The Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching incorporates the Royal College of Radiologists FRCR part 1 syllabus. It is not solely aimed at clinical oncologists undertaking their FRCR 1 examinations but also medical oncology trainees, PhD students, and University of Manchester intercalated students covering their education syllabus.