Oncology
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant discipline and working in the healthcare profession or related field. We will consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and are working in the healthcare profession or related field.
You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Our Oncology MSc, PGDip, PGCert is for professionals working in healthcare and related fields. These fields include public health and cancer research. You'll appraise current approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can then apply them to clinical management plans. You'll learn the basics of research in oncology. There will be opportunities to further develop your research skills in a dissertation.
We are world-leaders in online oncology education. We offer diverse and inclusive teaching and bring together clinicians, researchers and industry. The courses are modular to enable career development to wrap around work commitments. You'll have access to Newcastle University’s academic and pastoral support services. They offer an excellent learner experience to all.
Oncology offers 3 qualifications:
- the postgraduate certificate requires 60 credits of study
- the postgraduate diploma requires 120 credits
- the MSc requires 180 credits. It includes a dissertation, which bears 60 credits.
Information for international students
English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading and 6.5 in speaking and listening).
Fees and funding
See our course fees and funding web page.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time36-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- part time36-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- PGDip
- part time24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- full time24-60 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- PGCert
- part time12-24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- full time12-24 months
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Oncology and Palliative Care Team
- oncpall@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 7032