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Stand Alone Module | Nursing

Cytotoxic and Biological Therapies in the Non-Oncology Setting

LEVEL OF STUDY : 3/6 - degree level

The aim of this module is to enable the practitioner in the non-oncology setting to handle and administer cytotoxic and biological therapies safely and competently, in order to maintain consistent, safe and effective standards of patient care.

Duration1 semester
DeliveryBlended
Fees fromNo Fee
Start date20 Jan 2025

Stand Alone modules give the applicant an opportunity to:

  • Return to study
  • Update in a new field of practice
  • Further develop knowledge and skills in the current area of practice

On successful completion of the module the participant will be awarded CATs points, which may count towards another award. Students may access a number of Stand Alone modules offered within a variety of nursing programmes. The modules may stipulate that participants must be working in a relevant clinical environment. 

Please note that courses are subject to a minimum registration, so it may not be possible to run all courses each year.

Fees

Commissioned Health TrustNo Fee
Self Funding / Fee Paying - 2024/25£792

Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change.
See details on how to pay your fees here.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must normally hold a professional qualification. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.

The Programme

  • Course Content

    The practitioner should apply in-depth knowledge of pathophysiological processes in the assessment and management of the adult with a non-malignant condition which requires cytotoxic and/or biological therapy and critically discuss the range of therapies, principles of treatment and related supportive and nursing care. The applicant should be working in an area where chemotherapy / biologics administration is a major part of the nurse’s role and will require a suitable Practice Assessor.

  • Outcomes

    This stand alone module is worth 20 CATs points. Where a clinical skills component is included, there may be a requirement for support and supervision of an experienced practitioner within the student’s clinical area.  

  • Delivery

    Second Semester

    Monday

    10am-1pm
    2-5pm
    (Alternate Weeks)

     

  • Selection Criteria

    Applicants must hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education or 120 CAT points at level 2 (diploma level) for entry to Level 3 (degree level) study. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should contact the School for advice.

    International Trained Nurses/Midwives: If you hold an international qualification you will need to provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability. This should be obtained prior to submitting your application. You can apply for a statement through the ENIC website:  Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk)    

    Students accessing this stand alone module must work in the relevant clinical area.

    Please note that these courses are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.

How to apply

Applications for Academic Year 24/25 are now closed.  
 
We will advertise again in June 2025 for September 2025 entry. 
 
For any queries, please email cpadsnam@qub.ac.uk

Please note that our CPAD programmes are not open to international applicants living outside the UK/ROI.