Patient-Centred Library Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| ONCG2006 | Cancer and Stem Cells | 2 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- ONCG2006
- School
- Cancer and Stem Cells
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module considers:
• The patient journey from diagnosis to treatment, recovery and/or palliative care
• Case-study material
Target Students
BSc/MSci in Cancer Sciences/Honours Students
Co-requisites
Modules you must take in the same academic year, or have taken in a previous year, to enrol in this module:
- Genes, Molecules and Cells (LIFE1029)
- Causes and Consequences of Cancer (ONCG1002)
- Hallmarks of Cancer (ONCG1001)
Classes
- One 1-hour workshop each week for 4 weeks
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 2 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Coursework 1: 3,000 word essay
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To consider a specific example of cancer diagnosis and treatment through the analysis of a case study.Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of:
The common investigations required for cancer diagnosis and staging
Factors influencing prognosis in cancer
Treatment options for a specific type of cancer including key evidence
The role of treatment guidelines, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Cancer Drug Fund in determining treatment availability on the NHS
The patient journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis, treatment, and beyond
Students should be able:
Communicate complex written information to a non-specialist audience
Communicate complex written information in the form of an extended essay
Demonstrate self-management in the completion of course work
Show basic levels of information technology literacy
Students should be able to research a specific case study and produce an extended essay
Students should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of:
- The common investigations required for cancer diagnosis and staging
- Factors influencing prognosis in cancer
- Treatment options for a specific type of cancer including key evidence
- The role of treatment guidelines, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence and the Cancer Drug Fund in determining treatment availability on the NHS
- The patient journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis, treatment, and beyond
2. Professional / practical skills
- Students should be able to research a specific case study and produce an extended essay.
3. Transferable / key skills
Students should be able to:
- Communicate complex written information to a non-specialist audience
- Communicate complex written information in the form of an extended essay
- Demonstrate self-management in the completion of course work
- Show basic levels of information technology literacy