Neoplastic conditions of the haemapoietic and lymphoid systems are closely related and account for over 4000 deaths in the UK each year. Treatment of patients with haemopoietic malignancies involves a range of strategies such as transplantation, tyrosine kinase inhibitors and differentiation agents. This course is delivered by both clinical and non-clinical staff and there is a strong emphasis on current research and recent developments within the discipline.
Credits
10 credits
Module Attendance Required
4 days block of teaching
Module Dates
2011/2012 dates
20-23 February 2012
Assessment
3000 word assignment
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Dr Frederick Chen Honorary Senior Lecturer and NHS Consultant
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact Louise Batchelor, Programme Administrator, 0121 414 7672, clinicaloncology@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
For information on fees please contact the Programme Administrator. This module is available without the assessment/credits if preferred
Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject.