Cancer Therapy and Management 20 credits

This course will explain the scientific basis on which cytotoxic and novel treatment strategies for cancer have been and are being developed.  An overview of how radiation affects cells and how this is utilised in radiotherapy will also be given. This conceptual knowledge will be integrated with information on the systemic and radiological management of particular cancers and detailed discussions take place on how particular cases might be treated and novel approaches integrated with current best practice. 

Course dates

28 April - 2 May

Attendance required

5 days

Assessment

MCQ examination (1 hour) plus 1000 written assignment

Credits

20 credits

Academics involved in the delivery of this module

Dr Jean Assender, Lecturer Cancer Studies and Clinical Oncology Programme Lead.

Dr Emilio Porfiri, Senior Lecturer Cancer Studies and NHS Consultant.

2:1 degree and clinical experience

For further information please email the programme team at clinicaloncology@contacts.bham.ac.uk or +44 (0)121 414 3803

Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?

• Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the commitment of a full degree
• Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials with some also counting as academic credits at postgraduate level
• Add a postgraduate level qualification to your CV
• Develop the specialist skills you need for your career goals
• Alumni status with the University of Birmingham
• Learners will have the same access to our student support and campus facilities as our students on full degree programmes.

Please note the deadline for submitting an application:

• Applicants eligible for Home fees are to apply a minimum of 6 weeks before the module start date.
• Applicants eligible for Overseas fees are to apply a minimum of 3 months before the module start date.

Please note that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit short course version.

Non-credit short course

The microcredential and the non-credit short course follow the same course structure, the difference between them both is with the non-credit short course you do not take the assessment at the end therefore you will not receive credits but will receive a certificate of completion, this certificate cannot be converted to credits.

Please note if you apply for the non-credit short course, you cannot swap to the microcredential version once registered.

Places on the non-credit short course are limited so please enquire before if spaces are available.