Head and Neck Cancer
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026
- End date: December 2026
- Module leader: Sarah Smith
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module will allow you to explore, and develop a critical understanding of current thinking and developments in the multi-modality management of common head and neck cancers.
You will also develop you understanding of the physical and psychosocial impact of the disease and treatment, and evaluate approaches to patient care. You will be encouraged to reflect on your own and others practice within the multi-disciplinary team, consider the impact of care on the patient/carer experience and how this might be improved.
Who is this course/module for?
This module is relevant to a wide range of health care practitioners working with those affected by head and neck cancer
What you’ll learn
Develop an in-depth, understanding of head and neck cancer and appraise evidence and practice of its management, the module has a clear emphasis on how the disease and its treatment impacts those affected, physically and psychosocially.
General areas covered
Anatomy of key regions of the head and neck
Aetiology, Epidemiology, Presentation, Diagnosis & Staging of common sites of head and neck cancer (excluding Thyroid) with emphasis on Nasopharyngeal, Oropharyngeal & Larynx cancer.
Evidence based management including, surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy & targeted therapies
The physical and psychosocial impact of head and neck cancer and its treatment.
Approaches to personalised care for those affected.
Skills you’ll gain
Enhance your fundamental knowledge of Head & Neck cancer and its management.
Develop specialist knowledge of contemporary practice through engagement with and appraisal of evidence based practice.
Evaluate approaches to management, provision of information and care, share and discuss practice with other health professionals in the field.
Apply critical thinking & reflective practice to appraise the service, develop insight and interventions to improve service user outcomes.
Promote high quality cancer care practice and the skills to share knowledge through presentation and writing for dissemination of practice.
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How you’ll learn
This module is delivered via distance learning, using a range of learning packages, live webinars, specialist input from professional in the field and regular online opportunities to discuss and share practice and ideas with others on the module and gain feedback from your tutor.
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.
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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
This module does not have a specific timetable of study days and times, that you are expected to attend. Your tutor will direct you through a series of learning resources and activities, including non-live discussions and live webinars. The latter will be recorded for people who cannot join the live sessions. If you would like to know the times for the live sessions in advance, you can request this from the module leader anytime from 17th August 2026.
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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 Sarah Smith - s.smith@shu.ac.uk