Postgraduate Diploma In Cancer and Clinical Oncology
Course Information
Batch Coming Soon
Course Duration
1 year 9 months
Limited Seats Available
15-20 Seats
Where you'll learn
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Barts Cancer Institute
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is one of the top five cancer research centres in the UK. Barts Cancer Institute is recognized as a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and an integral part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. It offers cutting-edge research and training in cancer biology and treatment, specialising in Cancer Cell Biology and Cancer Therapeutics.
Facilities
- Access to Queen Mary’s dedicated online portal, QMplus
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources (journals, books and databases)
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Barts Cancer Institute
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is one of the top five cancer research centres in the UK. Barts Cancer Institute is recognized as a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and an integral part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. It offers cutting-edge research and training in cancer biology and treatment, specialising in Cancer Cell Biology and Cancer Therapeutics.
Facilities
- Access to Queen Mary’s dedicated online portal, QMplus
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources (journals, books and databases)
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
Teaching
As a distance-learning student, you’ll be taught via our online platform, QMplus. You’ll have access to recorded lectures, video lab tutorials, copies of the slides and other supporting materials.
We encourage you to interact with staff and students in our online forums, join group activities and become part of our student community.
As a distance-learning student, you’ll be taught via our online platform, QMplus. You’ll have access to recorded lectures, video lab tutorials, copies of the slides and other supporting materials.
We encourage you to interact with staff and students in our online forums, join group activities and become part of our student community.
Structure
- 9 compulsory modules
- 1 elective module
- 9 compulsory modules
- 1 elective module
Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments, online posters and oral presentations. Examinations will be in the form of online assessments which may consist of timed essay questions, short answer questions or case studies.
Assessment will be based on written assignments, online posters and oral presentations. Examinations will be in the form of online assessments which may consist of timed essay questions, short answer questions or case studies.
Career Paths
You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at MSc level. This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in clinical or laboratory research, cancer drug development, or the clinical evaluation of early phase trials.
You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at MSc level. This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in clinical or laboratory research, cancer drug development, or the clinical evaluation of early phase trials.
Fees and Study Options
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 21 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 21 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Fees
£19,300
1 year 9 months Course
Postgraduate Diploma In Cancer and Clinical Oncology
Help
Batch Coming Soon
Course Duration
1 year 9 months
Limited Seats Available
15-20 Seats
What you'll learn
This programme gives you a thorough grounding in the scientific principles underlying oncology. By the end of the course you will:
- have discovered how new treatments are developed, evaluated and implemented
- be equipped with a thorough knowledge of cancer biology and pathology, research methodologies and drug development
- be able to explain the ethics and regulatory framework underlying clinical research
- understand the different uses of radiotherapy, surgical procedures and imaging technologies in the treatment of cancer, and be able to evaluate the associated risks and benefits in given clinical scenarios
- be able to identify and apply the most appropriate research techniques to gather, record, and critically appraise research data.
This will enhance your career prospects in many areas of cancer research.
You’ll be studying in one of the strongest cancer prevention units in Europe – and you’ll be taught by leading experts in the field.
This programme is delivered by the Barts Cancer Institute, a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre.
Where you'll learn
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Barts Cancer Institute
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is one of the top five cancer research centres in the UK. Barts Cancer Institute is recognized as a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and an integral part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. It offers cutting-edge research and training in cancer biology and treatment, specialising in Cancer Cell Biology and Cancer Therapeutics.
Facilities
- Access to Queen Mary’s dedicated online portal, QMplus
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources (journals, books and databases)
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
About the Institute
Queen Mary University
Founded in 1785 as the London Medical College, Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) is the amalgamation of four historic medical institutions, including England’s first medical school.
It was officially granted university status in 1887 and now offers over 240 degree programmes across three faculties: Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering, and Medicine and Dentistry.
QMUL is a Russell Group university, operating across five campuses in London and at sites across Europe and Asia.
- In the 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, QMUL ranked 16 in the UK, and 124 globally.
- The students are drawn from over 170 nationalities: approximately 41 per cent are from overseas, the university prides itself on having a vibrant and multicultural community
- QMUL has nine Nobel Prize winners among our former staff and students.
- Notable alumni include Ronald Ross, who discovered the origin and cure for malaria, Davidson Nicol, who discovered the breakdown of insulin in the human body, British politician Peter Hain, and Professor Andrew Pollard, the chief investigator of the Oxford–AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Barts Cancer Institute
Barts Cancer Institute (BCI) is one of the top five cancer research centres in the UK. Barts Cancer Institute is recognized as a Cancer Research UK centre of excellence and an integral part of the Cancer Research UK City of London Centre. It offers cutting-edge research and training in cancer biology and treatment, specialising in Cancer Cell Biology and Cancer Therapeutics.
Facilities
- Access to Queen Mary’s dedicated online portal, QMplus
- Access to video and audio recordings of all lectures and other online resources (journals, books and databases)
- Video tutorials for lab-based work
- Access to our campus facilities if you decide to visit at any point during your course
Teaching
As a distance-learning student, you’ll be taught via our online platform, QMplus. You’ll have access to recorded lectures, video lab tutorials, copies of the slides and other supporting materials.
We encourage you to interact with staff and students in our online forums, join group activities and become part of our student community.
As a distance-learning student, you’ll be taught via our online platform, QMplus. You’ll have access to recorded lectures, video lab tutorials, copies of the slides and other supporting materials.
We encourage you to interact with staff and students in our online forums, join group activities and become part of our student community.
Structure
- 9 compulsory modules
- 1 elective module
- 9 compulsory modules
- 1 elective module
Assessment
Assessment will be based on written assignments, online posters and oral presentations. Examinations will be in the form of online assessments which may consist of timed essay questions, short answer questions or case studies.
Assessment will be based on written assignments, online posters and oral presentations. Examinations will be in the form of online assessments which may consist of timed essay questions, short answer questions or case studies.
Career Paths
You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at MSc level. This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in clinical or laboratory research, cancer drug development, or the clinical evaluation of early phase trials.
You’ll leave this programme with the clinical skills and experience necessary to pursue further academic research at MSc level. This programme also provides a strong foundation if you want to work in clinical or laboratory research, cancer drug development, or the clinical evaluation of early phase trials.
Fees and Study Options
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 21 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Starting in : September 2024
Location : Distance Learning
Fees : £9,650
Duration : 21 months
- The course fee is charged per annum for 2 years
- Note that fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree
Eligibility
- A medical degree (non-UK degrees marked on a grading scale must be equivalent to UK 2:2 degree)
- Also, at least one year experience working in a hospital as a health professional is essential
English Language Requirements
- If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification
- You may be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree