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Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc, PGDip, PGCert

Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc, PGDip, PGCert

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Study mode

Online

Duration

3 years

Start date

16-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Pharmacy Oncology

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Our Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc, PGDip and PGCert explore the effective development of new drugs and technologies to treat cancer.

Overview

Oncology for the Pharmaceutical Industry MSc, PGDip and PGCert are for professionals working to develop and manufacture cancer treatments. You'll appraise current approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can then apply them to real-world economic models to bring products to market. You'll learn the basics of research in oncology. You'll have the opportunity to develop your research skills in the dissertation.

You'll study alongside clinicians in oncology and palliative care. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare.

We offer world-class online education in cancer drug development. Our courses respond to many influences, including:

  • clinical
  • scientific
  • technical
  • economic
  • political

You'll study in a modular structure. This enables career development that wraps around work commitments. You'll have access to Newcastle University’s academic and pastoral support services. They offer an excellent learner experience to all.

What you'll learn

Oncology offers 3 qualifications: the postgraduate certificate requires 60 credits of study; the postgraduate diploma requires 120 credits; he MSc requires 180 credits. It includes a dissertation, which bears 60 credits.

You'll build an understanding of the basic aspects of cancer, including:

  • clinical
  • epidemiological
  • genetic

You'll explore the role of cancer treatment modalities and chemotherapeutic agents. You will consider pharmacological and health economic factors in cancer treatment regimens. You'll also work to develop cancer technology implementation plans.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£4,200

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant discipline and working in the healthcare profession or related field. We will consider applications on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and are working in the healthcare profession or related field. You must be IT literate to complete these highly interactive courses online and have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more

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