BSc (Hons) in Cancer Care

Validated by the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences at Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.

Who is it for	Nurses and allied health professionals
Duration	2 years part time commencing April 2012, October 2012 and April 2013
Location	The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation, London
Cost	£6,280 (programme cost based on 2011/12 and 2012/13 module prices. Students will be charged for each module based on the prices of the academic year in which that module takes place. Course fees may increase in subsequent academic years. Overseas student prices will vary.)
Academic credits	120 credits at Level 6
Programme leader	Mick Coughlan

Programme summary

This degree programme is an opportunity for healthcare practitioners to explore issues at the forefront of cancer care. The course will enable participants to enhance their existing cancer skills and knowledge, and play a part in shaping the future of cancer care by developing evidence-based practice and clinical leadership skills. It will also provide an opportunity to study the care of patients with a specific cancer or group of care needs in depth by undertaking two of our range of specialist modules.

Who is it for?

The programme is aimed at healthcare professionals working to further their education and professional development within the speciality of cancer care.

Entry requirements

Recognised professional qualification and current professional registration
A qualification which provides 120 credits at level 5 or equivalent
Normally one year’s post-qualification experience in the acute sector working in an environment caring for cancer patients and their carers
Competence in written and spoken English (IELTS 7.0 or equivalent)

Programme structure

Students are required to undertake all core modules and select two optional modules. All modules are 15 credits unless otherwise stated.

Core modules	Optional modules (choose two)
Foundations in Cancer Care OR The Sciences of Cancer Care	Acute Cancer Care
Communication in Cancer Care OR Clinical Leadership in Cancer Care	Breast Cancer Care
Exploring Cancer Practice (30 credits)	Chemotherapy in Cancer Care (for nurses only)
Using Research in Cancer Care (30 credits)	Clinical Trials in Cancer Care
	Clinical Leadership in Cancer Care
	Communication in Cancer Care
	Genito-Urinary Cancer Care
	Gynaecological Cancer Care
	Haemato-Oncology Care
	Head and Neck Cancer Care
	Long Term Conditions and Cancer
	Lung Cancer Care
	Lymphoedema in Cancer Care – classroom based course or blended learning
	Psycho-Social Impact of Cancer
	Mesothelioma Practice in Cancer Care
	Palliative Care in Cancer
	Radiotherapy in Cancer Care
	Stem Cell Transplantation in Cancer Care
	The Sciences of Cancer Care

All modules except Using Research in Cancer Care are available on a stand-alone basis – see the full list of courses.

Student support

Each student will be assigned a personal tutor and offered tutorial support throughout the programme as required. Email and telephone support is also available from the personal tutor and individual module leaders.

The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation uses an online learning environment called SCaNaR which students must access during their studies to support and enhance our courses. The site provides resources and communication tools. All students will be provided with a username and password to access module specific sections as well as general learning support such as study skills and library resources.