Oncology/ Palliative Care/ Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc; PGDip and  Cancer Studies PGCert

Part-time, web-based distance learning
MSc: minimum 3 years
PGDip: minimum 2 years
PGCert: minimum 1 year
Stand-alone modules are also available

Fees

Please see www.ncl.ac.uk/oncpall for details of fees.

Programme Overview

These unique part-time, web-based distance-learning programmes are aimed at oncology and palliative care professionals. They cover all aspects of delivering care to patients and include treatment modalities, biological, psychosocial and ethical perspectives.

These programmes have been developed by Newcastle University in association with the Northern Centre for Cancer Care and the Northern Institute for Cancer Research.

+Modules

The MSc comprises of 180 credits, the Postgraduate Diploma 120 credits and the Postgraduate Certificate 60 credits.

The MSc programme has three pathways:

Oncology, MSc
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Palliative Care, MSc 
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Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry, MSc
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MSc students write a dissertation of 15,000 words (60 credits).

Students who complete 60 credits of modules are awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Studies. Stand-alone modules can also be taken.

+Entrance Requirements

An undergraduate health-related degree is required. You must also be IT literate to complete these highly interactive programmes and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable Internet connection.

Applicants who do not completely fulfil the Master’s-level entry criteria may be registered in the first instance as a Certificate student and subsequently upgraded on successful completion of modules.

If English is not your first language, you must meet one of the following criteria:

  • IELTS 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and reading and at least 6.5 in speaking and listening
  • Have been educated in an English-speaking country that is included in the list of countries that are exempt from the University’s English Language Assessment
  • Provide other evidence of a high level of competence in English, for example successful completion of A levels or an undergraduate programme taught in English

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements. 

+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding

More information on scholarships, studentships, bursaries and other funding is available from our database.

+How to Apply

The programme is totally web-based and postal applications are not accepted.

Applications can start in either semester 1 or semester 2. The closing date for applications for semester 1 (September start) is end of August. The closing date for applications to start in semester 2 (February start) is mid-January.

A workplace mentor must be appointed and should complete the mentor declaration form (see application details on website). If accepted, students will receive an offer letter, which is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, original certificates, and a signed workplace mentor declaration form.

+Further Information

For further information please contact:
Oncology and Palliative Care Team
Newcastle Biomedicine
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 7032
E-mail: oncpall@ncl.ac.uk
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/biomedicine/study/postgraduate/taught/oncpall/

Subject Overview

This programme is within the subject area of Cancer.