Short course

Paediatric Oncology

This course offers fascinating insight to this ever-changing field – you will explore the theory and practice of paediatric oncology, look at molecular pathology, clinical trials and advance imaging techniques.

Start date
26 February - 1 March 2024
Duration
5 days
Mode
Face-to-face
Cost
Home - £1352 International - £3182
Level
Postgraduate Microcredential
Credit
20 credits

This shortcourse will describe the specific challenges and problems associated with the care and treatment of children with cancer, from the time of diagnosis to post treatment follow up. It will explore the theory and practice of paediatric oncology with reference to the major groups of childhood cancers. The course will also include topics such as molecular pathology, advanced imaging techniques, new drug development and phase I/II clinical trials and will look at their increasing importance in the paediatric field. 70% of children survive a cancer diagnosis, and the importance of treatment toxicity, late effects and quality of life for survivors will also be discussed. The theory presented in lectures will be backed up by a practical laboratory session.

Assessment

3000 word assignment and presentation

Academics involved in the delivery of this module

Dr Tanja Stankovic  - Professor in Cancer Genetics, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Dr Carmel McConville  - Senior Lecturer, Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences

Prerequisities

2:1 degree & clinical experience 

Contact

This course is available without the assessment/credits if preferred.

To apply and for further information please contact:

Programme Administrator 
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3803
Email: clinicaloncology@contacts.bham.ac.uk