Cancer Care at University of Liverpool - UCAS

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Course summary

The MSc Cancer Care is a programme produced and delivered by the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool and University of Liverpool. The programme is designed for you if you are a registered nurse, health and social care professional, someone who provides care for people with a cancer diagnosis within their care setting; or if you wish to develop your own practice in the holistic care of the person with cancer. The broad impact of a cancer diagnosis and the complex journey of the patient and those important to them will be critically explored; enhancing awareness of individual needs and the provision of a holistic, patient centred approach to care. You will critically explore your own practice in the holistic care of the person with cancer, in order to influence development of others (peers/teams) and/or service they support in their role. The programme will enable you to further your educational and professional development within the speciality of oncology; to drive forward practice improvements, expand the evidence base and improve care for all cancer patients. This multi-professional part time programme allows registered healthcare practitioners to undertake master's level study whilst continuing with your NHS role. It has two intakes per year: Semester one (September) and Semester 2 (February) with both mandatory and optional module choices. This master's level pathway is intended to enable you as a health and social care professional working with cancer patients, their carers and families in a variety of care settings throughout the cancer journey; to critically explore the evidence base underpinning decision- making and best practice. You can tailor the programme to your area of oncology interest, expertise and practice. The programme will enable you to further your educational and professional development within the speciality of oncology to drive forward practice improvements, expand the evidence base and ultimately improve care of the cancer patient. Whilst cancer outcomes are improving, we must strive continually to ensure that everyone with cancer, irrespective of age, gender, social class, ethnicity or sexual orientation receives world-class treatment and holistic care, throughout the entirety of their cancer journey. As well as developing expert oncology knowledge, the programme aims to develop a practitioner with relevant reflective, communication, supportive care, clinical, leadership, research and educational skills and knowledge, which will enable you to work innovatively. Either autonomously or as part of the wider oncology health and social care team, within your scope of practice to improve quality of life outcomes for all cancer patients in your care. You will have a truly inter-professional educational learning experience though modules delivered by Nurses, Therapeutic Radiographers, Radiation Physicists, Diagnostic Radiographers, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Medics and Psychologists; as well as through a rich learning experience within your multidisciplinary cohort.

Modules

Year 1 Mandatory Students will have to undertake the mandatory Developing Practice in Cancer module in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 of Year 1. CANC700 Developing Practice in Cancer Care CANC7002 Developing Practice in Cancer Care Year 1 Semester 1 - Optional CANC701 Developing Practice in Chemotherapy CANC702 Developing Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care HEAL401 Development of Leadership Skills in Health and Social Care CANC600 Fundamentals of Cancer Care CANC601 Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Administration and Care CANC602 Fundamentals of Palliative and End of Life Care HEAL403 Negotiated Work Based Learning - Developing Practice Skills CANC703 The Cancer Survivor Year 1 Semester 2 - Optional RADT756 Advancing Practice in Breast Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT759 Advancing Practice in Colorectal Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT757 Advancing Practice in Gynaecological Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT758 Advancing Practice in Head & Neck Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT760 Advancing Practice in Lung Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT750 Advancing Practice in Prostate Cancer Management and Patient Care CANC7012 Developing Practice in Chemotherapy CANC6002 Fundamentals in Cancer Care CANC6012 Fundamentals in Chemotherapy Administration and Care RADT755 Taking Pride in Cancer Care: Person-Centred Care for LGBTQ+ People with Cancer RADT751 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Radiotherapy HEAL446 Negotiated Work Based Learning - Developing Practice Skills HEAL443 Supporting Learning in Professional Practice (Multi-professional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice) Year 2 Mandatory Students will have to undertake the mandatory Generating and Using Professional Evidence module in either Semester 1 or Semester 2 of Year 2. HEAL440 Generating and Using Professional Evidence HEAL4401 Generating and Using Professional Evidence Year 2 Semester 1 – Optional CANC701 Developing Practice in Chemotherapy CANC702 Developing Practice in Palliative and End of Life Care HEAL401 Development of Leadership Skills in Health and Social Care CANC600 Fundamentals of Cancer Care CANC601 Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Administration and Care CANC602 Fundamentals of Palliative and End of Life Care HEAL403 Negotiated Work Based Learning - Developing Practice Skills CANC703 The Cancer Survivor Year 2 Semester 2 – Optional RADT756 Advancing Practice in Breast Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT759 Advancing Practice in Colorectal Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT758 Advancing Practice in Head & Neck Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT760 Advancing Practice in Lung Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT750 Advancing Practice in Prostate Cancer Management and Patient Care RADT757 Advancing Practice in Gynaecological Cancer Management and Patient Care CANC7012 Developing Practice in Chemotherapy CANC6002 Fundamentals in Cancer Care CANC6012 Fundamentals in Chemotherapy Administration and Care RADT755 Taking Pride in Cancer Care: Person-Centred Care for LGBTQ+ People with Cancer RADT751 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Radiotherapy HEAL446 Negotiated Work Based Learning - Developing Practice Skills HEAL443 Supporting Learning In Professional Practice (Multi-professional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice) Year 3 In Year 3 of the programme students must undertake a mandatory dissertation module and so must choose between either HEAL451 or HEAL461. HEAL451 Dissertation (Semester 1) HEAL461 Dissertation (Semester 2)


How to apply

International applicants

Applications from overseas/ international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.

Entry requirements

Normally a relevant honours degree, a recognised health related professional qualification and professional registration, and experience in health or social care employment. Competency in written and spoken English (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent).


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

For the latest information on fees please visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/taught/cancer-care-msc/fees/
Cancer Care at University of Liverpool - UCAS