Certificate in Molecular Pathology of Cancer
Academic Year 2017/18
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Programme Title |
Certificate in Molecular Pathology of Cancer |
Final Award |
Postgraduate Certificate |
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Programme Code |
MED-PC-PC |
UCAS Code |
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JACS Code |
A900 (DESCR) 100 |
Criteria for Admissions For current general University entry requirements for this pathway go to: http://www.qub.ac.ado |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Part Time |
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Type of Programme |
Postgraduate |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
60 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Awarding Institution/Body |
Queen's University Belfast |
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Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
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School/Department |
Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences |
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Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level |
Level 7 |
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QAA Benchmark Group |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations No |
Programme Specific Regulations The following regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Regulations of the University. |
Students with protected characteristics Normally there are no barriers but being a laboratory based subject each case will be considered individually |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
To develop the knowledge and skills to understand the advanced principles of cancer biology, genomics and immunology and their importance to molecular pathology in an era of precision medicine.
To foster acquisition of knowledge and practical skills for use in a molecular diagnostic environment.
The evaluation of current and future developments in translational medicine and the critical assessment of biomarkers and novel therapeutic approaches in clinical medicine.
Critical analysis of scientific literature and scientific writing of research articles.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically analyse and apply the principles of cancer biology, immunology and genomics to implement molecular pathology services in an era of Precision Medicine |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Small Group Teaching, Guided Self-Directed learning Methods of Assessment Coursework, Presentations and Assignments |
Analyse and combine information from different sources to develop strategies for effective application of molecular pathology in the workplace |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars , Tutorials, Master classes, Journal Clubs, Small Group Teaching, Guided Self-Directed learning Methods of Assessment Coursework, Presentations and Assignments |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically appraise the key processes and biological events that lead to malignant disease in humans and describe how these are utilised to underpin stratified approaches to patient management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Course work, Presentations, Assignments |
Provide a modern interpretation of research relating to cancer immunology and outline recent strategies for using immunotherapy to treat patients |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Course work, Assignments, Presentation |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate critical, analytical and creative thinking by extracting important information |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, tutorials and through identifying additional resources, gathering information Methods of Assessment Course work, Essays, Presentations, Written Assignments, |
Demonstrate creativity by initiating and expressing new ideas, developing sound arguments and a persuasive opinions |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, tutorials and through identifying additional resources, gathering information Methods of Assessment Course work, Essays, Presentations, Written Assignments. |
Data management skills – increased ability to carry out advanced data management/ data–base interrogation |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, tutorials and through identifying additional resources, gathering information Methods of Assessment Course work |
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Participation in group discussions and presentations Methods of Assessment Formative assessment of presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Discuss basic principles of cancer biology |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Presentations and Essay |
Identify the genomic events that contribute to the development and progression of cancer |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Presentations and Essay |
Outline the principles of cancer immunology and strategies for using immunotherapy to help patients with cancer |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Presentations and Essay |
Evaluate the use of new methods for stratifying cancer patients into treatment groups |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Coursework and Presentations |
Outline the complexity of cancer genetics |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Coursework and Presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate ability to self-manage by undertaking self-directed and life-long learning |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, tutorials and through identifying additional resources, gathering information Methods of Assessment Timely submission of coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Describe the translational pipeline from discovery to clinical application and evaluate how translational research benefits from integrated digital and analytical approaches to molecular pathology |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, Masterclasses, Journal Clubs, Guided Self-Directed learning, Small Group Teaching Methods of Assessment Course work, Assignments, Presentation |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate a well developed knowledge base by identifying resources, gathering information, extracting important information and information management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures, tutorials and through identifying additional resources, gathering information Methods of Assessment Course work, Essays, Presentations, Written Assignments |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Cancer Biology/Immunology Genomics |
SCM8121 |
7 |
15 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Molecular Pathology: Diagnostics and Technologies |
SCM8122 |
7 |
25 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Translational Research |
SCM8123 |
7 |
20 |
YES |
12 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Notes
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