Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
To provide information and develop the students understanding of the process of carcinogenesis, on
the biology of cancer cells, on oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes and on the pharmacology of
the main anticancer drugs and to explore new pharmacological strategies in the treatment of cancer.
See above.
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 17 | 1:00 | 17:00 | In person |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | In person - Seminar - Oral Presentations |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 82:00 | 82:00 | Private Study |
Total | 100:00 |
The lectures provide the majority of the knowledge, together with information on novel approaches to cancer treatment.
The seminar session consists of the presentation of a research paper by each student, giving them the opportunity to investigate an aspect of the course material in greater depth.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 70 | Invigilated. One question from a choice of 2 and 2 shorter questions from a choice of 3. |
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 30 | Oral presentation 5 mins/student plus Q&A time (In person) |
The oral presentation will assess the students' ability to research a topic in greater depth showing their critical analysis skills as well as their general presentation skills.
FMS Schools offering Semester One modules available as ‘Study Abroad’ will, where required, provide an alternative assessment time for examinations that take place after the Christmas vacation. Coursework with submissions dates after the Christmas vacation will either be submitted at an earlier date or at the same time remotely.