Tumour Physiology
A series of specialist lectures will be provided on the growth and differentiation of tumours and their interaction with the host.
A series of specialist lectures will be provided on the growth and differentiation of tumours and their interaction with the host. The module will help develop the students understanding of the tumour in relationship to the whole organism.
Cell, Developmental and Molecular Biology
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis of cancer including normal cell regulatory mechanisms and how these are altered during the carcinogenic process.
Radiation Biology Applied to Therapy
A series of specialist lectures will provide an overview of the principles of the interaction of ionising radiation with living systems. Particular attention is given to the scientific basis of fractionation in radiotherapy, radiation pathology and normal tissue effects, tumour radiobiology and molecular aspects of radiation biology.
By the end of the module you will be able to describe the response of biological systems following exposure to ionising radiation, interpret the biological basis and consequences of conventional and novel fractionation regimes in radiotherapy and critically appraise the significance of new research findings.
Drug Design and Pharmacology
At the end of the series of lectures and interactive workshops you students will be able to: appreciate the interplay of chemistry, pharmacology, computational and clinical factors in the discovery and development of new anticancer therapeutic products. Analytical skills will also be developed through scrutiny of controversial papers in drug design. Students will work as a group when giving presentations.
Cancer Statistics and Epidemiology
This module will give students an understanding of the principles underlying the design and analysis of epidemiological studies and clinical trials.
Students will use a range of statistical sources in clinical research, and use these to describe and explain concepts fundamental to clinical research of all kinds. They will also learn to describe, interpret and appraise the applicability of statistical methods in a wide range of clinical and biological research.
Molecular Pathology and Oncology Research
This module provides an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of the principles underlying cancer diagnosis and research. Teaching will include details of the commonly used techniques available to study cancer. Students will learn how to recognise characteristic features of cancer and how cancer is diagnosed. They will review methodology and interpret results from techniques used in cancer diagnosis and/or research. In addition, critical appraisal and bioinformatics workshops will enable students to their evaluative and analytical skills
Immuno-oncology
The module will cover innate and adaptive immune development and processes and cancer therapies mapping on to these. Teaching will enable students to describe the immune system in relation to tumours and then identify how the immune system can be used to develop novel cancer therapies.
Research Project
This module enables students to experience contemporary research methods by engaging them to design a research programme and perform experiments, surveys, or other research activities aimed at solving a specific biomedical problem.
Each student will be allocated an academic supervisor with whom they will discuss the research project prior to commencement. Students will first collect, analyse data, read and collate previous results relevant to their project, then embark on a period of research before preparing, writing and submitting a scientific paper. They will write a clear and concise report and will discuss their work with academic members during an oral presentation.
The form of project may vary and it will be based on laboratory work, audit, and patient studies. The principal activities will be completion of the practical work and submission of a final report in the form of a dissertation and presentation.
Cancer Treatment and Chemotherapy
Students will learn from a series of specialist lectures on medical oncology.
Students will learn from a series of specialist lectures on medical oncology. Current treatments are covered as well as novel therapies and clinical trials.
Clinical Pharmacology and Systematic Therapies
This module is designed for clinical and medical oncology trainees and is based on parts of the professional training curriculum.
This module is designed for clinical and medical oncology trainees and is based on parts of the professional training curriculum. It involves a series of specialist lectures on medical oncology with special emphasis given to current and novel treatment protocols.
The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the for information on available modules. This content was last updated on Friday 03 July 2026.
Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations.