Fundamentals of Cancer Management & Care
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026, January 2027
- End date: December 2026, April 2027
- Module leader: Laura Jacques
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module aims to provide fundamental knowledge and skills for registered professionals in Oncology.
You will explore the philosophy, principles and practices in oncology and radiotherapy to enable you to develop your clinical expertise and provide person-centred evidence-based assessment and optimal care for people affected by cancer, and/or be able to signpost and refer patients to more specialist/advanced practitioners and/or specialist services.
Who is this course/module for?
This module is relevant to a wide range of practitioners working with those affected by cancer with a focus on Radiotherapy.
- Therapeutic Radiographers / Radiotherapists / Radiographers
- Medical dosimetrists
- Qualified healthcare professionals
What you’ll learn
You will study topics such as:
- Philosophy, principles, policies, and service models influencing the delivery and quality of cancer care.
- Cancer biology
- Genomics and its applications in cancer diagnosis
- Contemporary, oncology practice in technical & patient care
- Cancer pathways & transitions in cancer care
- Identify and manage oncological emergencies
- Approaches to symptom control, psychosocial support and working within a multi-professional team.
- Person centred care, shared decision-making, informed consent, and personalised care planning.
Skills you’ll gain
The module is aligned with the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) framework and will assist you in the development of academic, professional and transferable skills that support future learning, can be applied in practice to positively to enhance your service, enable you to evidence requirements of your regulatory body, and support career and role development within specialist cancer services.
How you’ll learn
As an online learning module there will be a blend of self-directed (asynchronous) study and activities to create an inclusive and collaborative learning community that fosters peer and tutor interaction and support.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £915 EU / International students: £930 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
Relevant professional qualification
Relevant work experience
Reliable internet connection
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area
The above must be evidenced in your application form
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. You’ll learn in real time with tutors and other students, with no need to attend campus for teaching or assessments.
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Provisional timetable
September intake:
- Initial welcome week - 14 September 2026
- Module learning commences - 21 September 2026
- End of module - 17 December 2026
Timetabled sessions:
- Introduction to the module and assessment - 23 September 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Developing MSc academic skills - Wednesday 18 November 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Assignment Support - 4 November 2:30pm - 3:30pm
January intake:
- Initial welcome week - 18 January 2027
- Module learning commences - 25 January 2027
- End of module - 22 April 2027
Timetabled sessions:
- Introduction to the module and assessment - 27 January 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Developing MSc academic skills - Wednesday 17 February 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Assignment Support - 17 March 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Additional webinar opportunities from visiting lecturers will be communicated during the running of the module
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Coursework
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Laura Jacques - L.Jacques@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: