This module 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.
Module attendance required
5 days
Course dates
28 April - 2 May
Assessment
MCQ examination (1 hour) plus 1000 written assignment
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Dr Jean Assender, Lecturer Cancer Studies and Clinical Oncology Programme Lead, and Dr Emilio Porfiri, Senior Lecturer Cancer Studies and NHS Consultant.
Prerequisites
2:1 degree and clinical experience
For further information please contact:
Programme Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3803
Email: clinicaloncology@contacts.bham.ac.uk
You can choose to study this course as either a microcredential or a non-credit CPD shortcourse.
Why choose a Postgraduate Microcredential short course?
- Microcredentials offer the perfect opportunity to boost your CV without the committment of a full-degree
- Usually taken from exisiting 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 that once registered for the microcredential you cannot swap for the non-credit shortcourse version.
Apply for the Microcredential
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 recieve 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.
Apply for the non-credit CPD shortcourse