Prostate Cancer
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: April 2027
- Module leader: Cath Holborn
- Level: 7
- Credits: 15
Introduction
This module explores prostate cancer across all stages, covering multimodal treatment, survivorship, and the effects on physical, psychological, and social wellbeing.
You will critically evaluate evidence, guidelines, and patient pathways, reflecting on multidisciplinary care and developing personalised, person-centred strategies to optimise outcomes and support patients and carers affected by prostate cancer.
Who is this course/module for?
Healthcare and allied health professionals working with patients affected by prostate cancer.
Practitioners seeking to enhance knowledge of multimodal management and personalised care strategies in prostate cancer.
Professionals interested in understanding physical, sexual, psychological, and social impacts of prostate cancer and its treatment.
What you’ll learn
Critically evaluate evidence underpinning prostate cancer management and treatment across the care pathway. Reflect on multidisciplinary practice, synthesise research and guidelines, and develop person-centred, personalised care strategies to optimise outcomes, manage treatment impacts, and enhance the experiences of patients and carers affected by prostate cancer.
Skills you’ll gain
Assess the physical, sexual, urinary, psychological, and social consequences of prostate cancer and its treatment.
Apply evidence-informed, personalised strategies to optimise patient care across the prostate cancer pathway.
Critically interpret clinical guidelines, policies, and research to inform prostate cancer practice.
Reflect on professional roles and multidisciplinary collaboration in the planning and delivery of person-centred care.
How you’ll learn
This online module combines self-directed study with live and recorded webinars, interactive activities, and formative tasks. You will critically analyse evidence, patient pathways, and interventions while reflecting on multidisciplinary collaboration, applying personalised care strategies to develop skills in delivering safe, person-centred prostate cancer care.
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
Applicants are normally expected to hold a science or healthcare degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject, such as Radiotherapy & Oncology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, or Exercise Medicine. Equivalent academic or professional qualifications will also be considered, including evidence of CPD, leadership, service development, research, or publications. Applicants should usually have at least 12 months’ professional experience supporting people living with or beyond cancer. If English is not your first language, you must have an English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill) and access to reliable IT. Recognition of prior learning may be considered for relevant Level 7 credits.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Distance learning (fully online, independent study). Delivered entirely online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with no live sessions. Students study independently using guided materials and activities, with online academic support available to help them stay on track.
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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:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Cath Holborn - c.holborn@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: