Cancer Treatment and Chemotherapy
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ONCG4003 | Cancer and Stem Cells | 4 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ONCG4003
- School
- Cancer and Stem Cells
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module includes:
- Health Economics
- Principles of Chemotherapy
- Endocrine Therapy
- Novel Approaches to Cancer Therapy/Gene Therapy
- Mechanisms of drug resistance
Target Students
Optional module for MSc Oncology students.
Classes
One two-hour lecture per week (26 hours).
Assessment
- 100% Inclass Exam 1 (Written) (1-hour): MCQ and short essay questions - 1 Hour
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module will familiarise students with the various disciplines within cancer treatment.Learning Outcomes
A series of lectures will be provided on current approaches to cancer treatment. The intention of this module is to give the student (clinical and basic science) a fundamental appreciation of protocols currently used in the clinical management of cancer.
Conveners
- Dr Claire Seedhouse
- Miss Sarah Khan
Last updated 07/01/2025.