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Cancer in Society (MEDI90087)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online

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Overview

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Term 3 - Online
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The Cancer in Society subject aims to provide students with a holistic understanding of the cancer burden in modern society. This will include a detailed review of the epidemiology of cancer and how this varies internationally. Students will explore the attitudes, behaviours and risk factors that influence cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality. They will also examine the influence of the commercial sector, law and public policy on cancer mortality and morbidity. Social, political and financial considerations of cancer care will also be addressed.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the current and projected epidemiology of cancer and its impact on cancer services and program delivery
  • Reflect on the societal attitudes, behaviours and risk factors that influence cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality
  • Critically analyse how different public health strategies and interventions influence cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality

Generic skills

  • Advanced analytic skills
  • Skills in working collaboratively with individuals, groups and organisations
  • Increased capacity to manage unfamiliar problems
  • Improved written and communication skills
  • Increased ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Students enrolling in this subject under CAP must meet the course entry requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Cancer Sciences

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Assessment

Additional details

  • Case Based Assessment (1000 word equivalent); Due end of Week 4; 20%
  • Presentation via web platform (10 minutes, 1000 word equivalent); Due end of Week 6; 20%
  • Written assignment (2500 words); Due end of teaching period; 50%
  • Participation in Discussion Board discourse (500 word equivalent); Week to week; 10%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Term 3 - Online
    CoordinatorBrigid Lynch
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours30
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date15 July 2019
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board.
    Teaching period22 July 2019 to 15 September 2019
    Last self-enrol date16 July 2019
    Census date 9 August 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail30 August 2019
    Assessment period ends22 September 2019

    Term 3 contact information

    Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education

    Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au

    Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149

    Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.

Time commitment details

170 hours per 12.5 credit point subject

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Selected readings and resources will be made available to students via the leaning management system used for the subject.

    Recommended texts and other resources

    Selected readings and resources will be made available to students via the leaning management system used for the subject.

  • Available through the Community Access Program

    About the Community Access Program (CAP)

    This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 3 November 2022