Oncology and Palliative Care - Module Content
Portfolio of Modules
If you are taking either the option of Standalone Module, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma - you can pick and choose which modules you prefer, otherwise you need to complete all modules dependent to your chosen pathway for the MSc.
Each 10 credit module is the equivalent to 100 hours of notional study time. This includes time spent studying the learning materials, networking with fellow students, reading, research, preparing assessments, time spent with mentor, emailing your module leader and taking part in discussions boards.
Semester 1 Module Options: September - January
Oncology & Palliative Care modules
- ONC8001 - Cancer Pharmacology (PDF: 38 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8002 - Cancer Pathology (PDF: 37 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8007 - Research Methods (2) Statistics (PDF: 39 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8013 - Practice Development (PDF: 36 KB) (10 Credits)
Oncology specific modules
- ONC8004 - Developments in Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology (PDF: 36 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8017 - Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (PDF: 42 KB) (10 Credits)
Palliative Care specific module
- ONC8010 - Handling Loss, Grief & Bereavement (PDF: 64 KB) (10 Credits)
Semester 2 Module Options: February - May
Oncology & Palliative Care modules
- ONC8000 - Cancer Cell, Molecular Biology and Genetics (PDF: 37 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8003 - Research Methods - 1 (PDF: 38 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8006 - Management of Cancer: Psychosocial Issues (PDF: 42 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8008 - Ethical Dimensions of Cancer/Palliative Care (PDF: 37 KB) (10 Credits)
Oncology pathway specific module
- ONC8018 - Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 2 (PDF: 40 KB) (20 Credits)
Palliative Care pathway specific modules
- ONC8012 - Managing Pain (PDF: 36 KB) (10 Credits)
- ONC8016 - Interprofessional Palliative Care (PDF: 37 KB) (10 Credits)
Semester 1 & 2 Module (both pathways):
- ONC8014 - Dissertation (PDF: 36 KB) (60 Credits)
All modules are offered subject to the constraints of the timetable and any restrictions on the number of students who may be taught that module. Not all modules will be offered each year.
