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Study mode

Part time

Duration

3 years

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Cancer Nursing Oncology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

The MSc Cancer Care is a programme produced and delivered by the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Liverpool and University of Liverpool.

INTRODUCTION

This course is a three year part-time programme developed to allow care professionals to continue working in their NHS role alongside their studies. This programme will enable you to enhance your professional development as a registered care professional and deepen your knowledge of the subject.

You will explore the broad impact of a cancer diagnosis and the patient’s and their family’s journey. By the end of the course you will have an awareness of the individual’s needs and a comprehensive approach to care.

If you wish to follow this route, you can further your educational and professional development within the specialty of oncology. You will learn forward practice improvements, expand the evidence base and improve care for all cancer patients.

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 various 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. You will be able to further your educational and professional development within oncology. You will have the opportunity to drive improvements by providing evidence and improving the cancer patient’s care.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This programme is designed for health care professionals who provide care for people with a cancer diagnosis within their care setting or anyone that desires to develop their own practice in the holistic care of the person with cancer.

Careers and employability

Studying Cancer Care here at Liverpool will cover a range of issues in cancer patient care that will help you develop a range of skills to enhance your career in health and social care.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,400

Entry requirements

Candidates wishing to be considered for registration onto one of our higher degrees should possess a good Honours degree (2:1 or equivalent).