Translational Neuro-Oncology
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| MEDS2010 | Medical Education Centre | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- MEDS2010
- School
- Medical Education Centre
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module includes the following topics:-
- Introduction to malignant brain tumours
- Paediatric brain tumours
- Neuro-oncological surgery
- Introduction to the neuropathology of CNS tumours
- Brain cancer evolution
- Future Medicines for Brain Tumours
- Neuro-imaging (interactive tutorial)
- Digital brain tumour genomes (bioinformatics workshop)
- Neuro-oncology clinic (observation) OR Neurosurgical theatre (observation)
- Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) neuro-oncology meeting (observation)
Target Students
Year 2 students registered on the BMedSci (A100 and A10S) and BSc Medical Sciences (A104). There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.
Classes
- One 2-hour workshop each week for 12 weeks
- One 2-hour practicum each week for 12 weeks
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks
Further activity detail: 6x1hr lectures, 1x1hr interactive tutorial, 1x2hr workshop, 1x2hr clinic or 1x2hr theatre, 1x2hr MDT. Student-lead 86 hours.
Assessment
- 100% Exam 1 (1-hour): 1 hour: 20 MCQs and 2 SAQs
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
The module is designed so that students can attain some of the outcomes specified by the GMC in Outcomes for Graduates (2018) in the areas ofProfessional values and behaviours; Professional skills; and Professional knowledge. These are detailed in the Module Learning Outcomes.During the module ‘Translational Neuro-Oncology’ students will be building on previous learning and acquiring knowledge to extend and deepen their understanding of molecular and cellular neuro-oncology, brain cancer genome biology, bioinformatics, neuro-imaging, neuropathology and neurosurgery. This will enable students to appreciate the molecular basis of malignant brain tumours, the differences between adult and paediatric brain tumours, how Darwinian evolution is transforming our understanding of neuro-oncology and what future medicines may look like. Taught elements will be within the setting of a series of lectures, but will also include an interactive tutorial, workshop and small-group visits to clinic, surgical theatre and a multidisciplinary team meeting. The result is a dynamic, multifaceted module, which will consolidate understanding of the material covered in the lectures and demonstrate an understanding of the nature and significance of the taught material.Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to meet areas within the GMC outcomes as follows. The full wording is found in Outcomes for Graduates (2018).
2a, 2d, 2e, 6b, 6d, 8a, 9a, 22b, 22c, 22e
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.