? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : HEA-P-CanCSBofC

This course aims to deepen the student's understanding of the biological principles involved in the development and spread of cancer and to appraise the student's knowledge of the principles underpinning therapeutic options in contemporary cancer care.

? Costs : Glasgow University matriculation fee and travel costs

Home subject area

Nursing Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

? Additional Class Information : run by University of Glasgow

Explain the process involved in the transformation of a normal cell to a cancer cell.
Appraise the impact of genetic developments on contemporary cancer care.
Discuss how epidemiological studies contriburte to cancer care.
Evaluate the theories around the devlopment of metastatic disease.
Critically evaluate the rational behind the main treatment modalities employed as cancer therapy.

assessed by University of Glasgow

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Linda Dick
Tel : (0131 6)50 3887
Email : L.Dick@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Prof Rosemary Mander
Tel : (0131 6)50 3896
Email : R.Mander@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.health.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/