Newcastle University

Modules for Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc; PGDip

In addition to the programme description, the information below details the modules you can expect to study as part of this postgraduate degree. Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Semester Dates

Approximate semester starting dates are as follows:

• Semester 1 - end of September
• Semester 2 - end of January

Semester dates can be found on the University Calendar.

The following are all e-learning modules.

Compulsory modules

• ONC8003 Research Methods (1) (Semester 2)
• ONC8007 Research Methods (2) Statistics (Semester 1)
• ONC8014 Dissertation (Both semesters, MSc only)
• ONC8017 Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (Semester 1)
• ONC8019 Cancer Pharmacology (Semester 1)
• ONC8020 Cancer Drugs & Technologies: Product Pathway, Provider & Patient (Semester 2, available from January 2014)

Optional modules

• ONC8000 Cancer Cell, Molecular Biology & Genetics (Semester 2)
• ONC8002 Cancer Pathology (Semester 1)
• ONC8004 Developments in Diagnostic Imaging (Semester 1)
• ONC8005 Palliative Care Themes & Perspectives (Semester 1)
• ONC8006 Management of Cancer Psychological Issues (Semester 2)
• ONC8008 Ethical Dimensions in Cancer/Palliative Care (Semester 2)
• ONC8010 Handling Loss, Grief and Bereavement (Semester 1)
• ONC8012 Managing Pain (Semester 2)
• ONC8013 Practice Development (Semester 1)
• ONC8016 Interprofessional Palliative Care (Semester 2)
• ONC8018 Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 2 (Semester 2)
• ONC8021 Health Economics (E-learning) (Semester 1, available from academic year 2013/2014)**

** Students are strongly advised to take this module