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Fundamental Principles of Cancer Biology - 20 credits - Module

  • Course Code: LBR6537, LBR7488
  • Level: CPD
  • Starting: October 2020
  • Study mode: Short Course (6 weeks)
  • Location: Online Learning
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This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving related to the field of cancer biology, and robustly relate theory to practice. 

What's covered in the course?

Any health care professional working within the field of cancer who wishes to enhance their current knowledge and skills in this area should consider undertaking this module.

This 20 credit module which can be studied at level 6 or level 7.

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  • Patient and people focused courses, substantially linking theory to practice
  • Excellence in delivering high quality standards of flexible and bespoke academic provision for post qualifying practitioners
  • 2017 Winners of the Student Nursing Times awards – Nurse Education Provider of the Year (Post-registration) 
  • Links with healthcare providers
  • State of the art facilities

Credits

This course is worth...

20 credits

This course is open to International students

  • UK/EU students
  • International students

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Starting: Oct 2020

  • Mode
  • Duration
  • Fees
  • Short Course
  • 6 weeks
  • £720 per 20-credit module

Award: Module

Starting: Oct 2020

  • Mode
  • Duration
  • Fees
  • Short Course
  • 6 weeks
  • £720 per 20-credit module

If you're unable to use the online form for any reason, you can complete our PDF application form and equal opportunities PDF form instead. The University reserves the right to increase fees in line with inflation based on the Retail Prices Index or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament up to a maximum of five per cent.

How to apply

Complete the online application form via the link above, including the name of the module you are enrolling onto. 

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Level 6

Module Description
20 credits

This module is designed for health care practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge on the biology of Cancer and apply this to a case study from presentation through to diagnosis.

More than one in three of us will develop Cancer. It is vital that those who work with Cancer patients are supported with appropriate education and reflective practice, to drive up the quality of care for Cancer patients. This module provides you with the opportunity to learn about the principles of Cancer biology by applying it to a specific malignant condition.  By being able to understand this better, it will lead to:

  • Advising patients appropriately
  • Enable improved evidence-based discussions and practice
  • Allow Cancer pathways to be redesigned and patients’ care to be tailored to their health requirements

This module can also be studied as a standalone module. This is delivered completely online incorporating course teaching material and a variety of learning activities, such as online lectures, forums, quizzes and workbooks. You are expected to participate and engage with this material. Tutorial support will be offered via video tutorials, chat forums, email and telephone.

This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving, in line with the university’s learning and teaching strategy. You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities. You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feedforward aimed at developing your academic skills, and have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the module team.

Level 7

Module Description
20 credits

This module is predominantly designed for graduate health care practitioners who wish to expand their knowledge on the biology of Cancer and apply this to a case study from presentation through to diagnosis.

More than one in three of us will develop Cancer. It is vital that those who work with Cancer patients are supported with appropriate education and reflective practice, to drive up the quality of care for Cancer patients. This module provides you with the opportunity to learn about the principles of Cancer biology by applying it to practice. By being able to understand this better, it will lead to:

  • Advising patients appropriately
  • Enable improved evidence-based discussions and practice
  • Allow Cancer pathways to be redesigned and patients’ care to be tailored to their health requirements

This module can also be studied as a standalone module. This is delivered completely online incorporating course teaching material and a variety of learning activities, such as online lectures, forums, quizzes and workbooks. You are expected to participate and engage with this material. Tutorial support will be offered via video tutorials, chat forums, email and telephone.

This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving, in line with the university’s learning and teaching strategy. You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities. You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feedforward aimed at developing your academic skills, and have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the module team.

Course structure

This module covers the principles of cancer biology and applies this to practice from presentation to diagnosis.

This module is delivered completely online incorporating course teaching material and a variety of learning activities, such as online lectures, forums, quizzes and workbooks. You are expected to participate and engage with this material. Tutorial support will be offered via video tutorials, chat forums, email and telephone. 

Assessment

  • 3000 word written patchwork assessment 

Course dates

Please check the course dates to see when your chosen modules are available throughout the year.

Dates for 2020 entry are currently being set. 

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International students who have a serious interest in studying with us but who perhaps cannot meet the direct entry requirements, academic or English, or who have been out of education for some time, can enter Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) and begin their degree studies.

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Not only are we investing £41 million in a new building to house the laboratories and teaching spaces needed, but we also plan to open up these facilities to benefit all students and the wider community. This will complement our existing sports facilities, which already provide a base for students to compete in activities ranging from rugby to jiu jitsu.

The courses will reflect the latest developments in our teaching and our focus on practice-led learning with work placements and live industry case studies incorporated into the curriculum. All courses have been co-designed with employers and are endorsed or accredited by professional bodies where appropriate.

By expanding our provision to these new areas, we will be helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing society today, such as obesity and unhealthy lifestyles, by encouraging and supporting healthy eating and greater physical activity.

In addition, we will be producing graduates who can support elite performers in meeting the UK’s ambitions for sporting success at events such as the Olympics and other world sporting tournaments. We are constantly looking to enhance the range of courses we offer - please check all our courses for the latest additions to our portfolio.

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Visitors to the gym can choose a personalised fitness programme, instructed by qualified fitness trainers, and take advantage of a selection of classes, such as yoga, salsa or body combat.

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Alison Simons

Senior Lecturer

Alison was a cancer nurse for 18 years looking after patients with a variety of cancer and receiving a variety of treatments. She was the junior sister of a mixed oncology ward within a large teaching hospital. Alison then went on to become a professional development sister responsible for the educational needs of 200 oncology and haematology nurses.

Module Leader

If you have any queries about this course please contact the Module Leader, Alison Simons on:

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Call Nicola on +44 (0)121 331 6162.

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