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Oncology and Palliative Care MSc; PGDip and Cancer Studies PGCert – (M.Sc.)
Newcastle University
Newcastle Biomedicine
| Application Deadline: | International students applying for September 2011 entry should apply by Friday 15 July 2011 | ||
| Location: | Newcastle Upon Tyne / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Newcastle University
These programmes have been developed by Newcastle University in association with the Northern Centre for Cancer Care and the Northern Institute for Cancer Research. The MSc programme has two pathways: Oncology and Palliative Care. The MSc comprises 180 credits, the Diploma 120 credits and the Certificate 60 credits.
Modules common to both pathways typically include: cancer cell, molecular biology and genetics; cancer pathology; cancer pharmacology; research methods and statistics; management of cancer/psychosocial issues; and ethical dimensions of cancer/palliative care.
Oncology specific modules typically include: developments in diagnostic imaging in oncology; and multiprofessional management of cancer parts 1 and 2.
Palliative care specific modules typically include: palliative care themes and perspectives; handling loss, grief and bereavement; interprofessional palliative care and managing pain.
MSc students write a dissertation of 20,000 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.
Contents
Compulsory modules:
ONC8003 Research Methods (1) (PC/ONC)
ONC8014 Dissertation (PC/ONC)
ONC8004 Developments in Diagnostic Imaging (ONC)
ONC8017 Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (ONC)
ONC8018 Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 2 (ONC)
ONC8005 Palliative Care Themes & Perspectives (PC)
ONC8010 Handling Loss, Grief and Bereavement (PC)
ONC8012 Managing Pain (PC)
ONC8016 Interprofessional Palliative Care (PC)
Optional modules:
ONC8000 Cancer Cell, Molecular Biology & Genetics (PC/ONC)
ONC8001 Cancer Pharmacology (PC/ONC)
ONC8002 Cancer Pathology (PC/ONC)
ONC8006 Management of Cancer Psychological Issues (PC/ONC)
ONC8007 Research Methods (2) Statistics (PC/ONC)
ONC8008 Ethical Dimensions in Cancer/Palliative Care (PC/ONC)
ONC8013 Practice Development (PC/ONC)
ONC8005 Palliative Care Themes & Perspectives (PC)
ONC8010 Handling Loss, Grief and Bereavement (PC)
ONC8012 Managing Pain (PC)
ONC8016 Interprofessional Palliative Care (PC)
ONC8008 Ethical Dimensions in Cancer/Palliative Care (PC/ONC)
ONC8013 Practice Development
ONC8004 Developments in Diagnostic Imaging (ONC)
ONC8017 Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1 (ONC)
ONC8018 Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 2 (ONC)
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive programmes and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable Internet connection. You must also have an undergraduate health-related degree.
If English is not your first language, you must meet one of the following criteria: (i) IELTS 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and reading and at least 6.5 in speaking and listening; (ii) 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; (iii) 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.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
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