Clinical Oncology MSc/PGDip - Full-time
Master
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Birmingham
For health care professionals from diverse backgrounds who wish to expand their knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of oncology, this full-time programme is particularly suitable for medical professionals with an interest in clinical, medical, surgical and translational oncology. Unique to this programme is the exciting opportunity to gain clinical observership status and log your hours observing in a UK based hospital.
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Subjects
- Oncology
- Medical training
- Clinical Oncology
- Full Time
- Medical
Course programme
This one year Masters programme includes 7 taught modules plus a 6 month research project and clinical observer status in a local hospital. The Postgraduate Diploma programme consists of the 7 taught modules spread over 9 months.
The content of the course is broadly divided into two components: the taught modules and the independent research project (dissertation).
Each taught module comprises 30-60 hours of taught classroom based learning, self directed learning and an assignment.
You are expected to spend approximately 60 hours of self-directed study doing preparatory and follow-up reading, and completing coursework for each module.
Please see the timetable for full details of module dates (PDF).
Compulsory Modules
- Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer* (20 credits)
- Research Methods and Statistics* (10 credits)
- Molecular Pathology in Stratified Cancer Medicine* (20 credits)
- Cancer Therapy* (20 credits)
- Perioperative management of oncology patients undergoing surgery* (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
- Advanced Cancer Clinical Trials- Design and Implementations* (10 credits)
- Haemato-oncology* (10 credits)
- Paediatric Oncology* (20 credits)
- Radiation Physics* (20 credits)
- Radiation Biology* (10 credits)
- Palliative Care and Cancer Patients* (20 credits)
*These modules are available on a stand-alone basis. For more details click on the module title.
Clinical Oncology MSc/PGDip - Full-time