Taught course

Oncology

Institution
Newcastle University · Faculty of Medical Sciences
Qualifications
MScPGDipPGCert
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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

This part time, online course covers all aspects of delivering care to patients, including treatment modalities, biological, psychosocial and ethical perspectives. Developed and delivered with well-established cancer institutes and oncological and palliative care expertise, you will experience a comprehensive and intellectually stimulating experience wherever you are in the world.
This course is designed to provide those working in oncology and related professional roles with detailed knowledge about the interrelationship between oncology and clinical cancer service provision.
Through the course you will develop clinical leadership, clinical excellence and the ability to cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of evidence based oncology. This includes sharing mutually valuable information to help develop clinical practice. You will be introduced to the basis of research in oncology, preparing you for further research within the field.
We have designed this course in collaboration with the Northern Institute for Cancer Research (NICR) and it is delivered in association with the Northern Centre for Cancer Care (NCCC).

Information for international students

To study this course you need to meet the following 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). Pre-sessional English Language courses are not accepted as an alternative entry to this course.

Fees and funding

See our course fees and funding web page.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    36-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    part time
    36-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGDip
    part time
    24-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    24-60 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
  • PGCert
    part time
    12-24 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12-24 months
    • Distance learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Faculty of Medical Sciences, Oncology and Palliative Care Team
Email
oncpall@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 7032
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