Postgraduate Diploma - Clinical Oncology (Full-time)

For health care professionals from diverse backgrounds who wish to expand their knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of oncology, this full-time programme is particularly suitable for medical professionals with an interest in clinical, medical, surgical and translational oncology. Unique to this programme is the exciting opportunity to gain clinical observership status and log hours observing in a UK based hospital.

Aiming to allow students to understand the research process, this programme draws on examples from within this renowned research Institute and its associated Clinical Trials Unit. A key part of the Masters programme is the planning, execution and reporting of a piece of independent study leading to submission of a dissertation.

At all levels, the University of Birmingham encourages interactive rather than didactic learning and lecturing. Therefore, in addition to assembling and learning facts, students will also be encouraged to consider some of the philosophical challenges which underlie the treatment of cancer.

Students can opt for a Postgraduate Diploma on completion of the core modules and 30 credits of optional modules, or a Masters on successful completion of the taught programme and an independently researched dissertation.