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Course affiliated with (name of Organization/University) Newcastle University
Country United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
State Newcastle upon Tyne
City Tyne and wear
Address Faculty of Medical Sciences, Framlington Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4HH
The program leads an official or formal degree? Yes
Degrees
  • Master's
Target audiences
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
Fields
  • Oncology
  • Research
Languages
  • English
Frequency Once per year
Length 36-60 months
Modalities
  • Long distance
Cost of full tuition and fees Same rate/cost for all
Director Dr. Charles Kelly, Deputy Degree Programme Director
Website https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/oncology-msc-pgdip-pgcert/#contact
Contact name Oncology and Palliative Care Team
Phone +44 (0) 191 208 7032
Learning objectives 1 To develop advanced clinical practice and leadership skills.
Learning objectives 2 To develop clinical excellence and the ability to cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of evidence based oncology.
Learning objectives 3 To develop communication skills to share mutually valuable information to help develop clinical practice. The students will be introduced to the basis of research in oncology, preparing you for further research within the field.
Description Our part-time, online and expert-led programme is patient-centred, facilitates the provision of evidence-based, cost-effective and equitable cancer care treatments and services and empowers you to reach your full potential. Our Oncology programme is designed for professionals working in healthcare and related fields such as public health and cancer research. You will appraise current and emerging approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment and apply them to clinical management plans. You will be introduced to the basis of research in oncology with the opportunity to further develop your research skills in a dissertation. We are world-leaders in online oncology education, offering diverse and inclusive teaching and bringing together clinicians, researchers and industry. Our programme’s flexible, modular structure enables career development that wraps around work commitments. Access to Newcastle University’s academic and pastoral support services offers an excellent learner experience with equal opportunity to succeed no matter what your circumstances.
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Last update: April 25, 2024


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