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Cancer Therapeutics (MEDI90094)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online

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Overview

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Term 4 - Online
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The Cancer Therapeutics subject aims to examine the benefits and limitations of various treatment modalities available for patients with cancer. Case studies will be used to integrate this information to understand and evaluate the modern era of integrated cancer care and the role of multi-disciplinary team-based patient management. The subject aims to provide breadth of knowledge and perspective with regards to cancer treatment and patient centred care.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an in depth understanding of the clinical care pathways, models of care and multidisciplinary approaches utilised in the management of cancer
  • Critically analyse the mechanisms of action of the major therapeutic strategies in oncology
  • Reflect on the scientific and clinical challenges of treating and managing site specific cancers
  • Identify and evaluate emerging and potential future therapeutic strategies
  • Demonstrate a patient centred approach in complex decision-making processes

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 4 - Online
    Principal coordinatorLucinda Morris
    Mode of deliveryOnline
    Contact hours30 hours (10 hours webinars, 20 hours asynchronous)
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date 7 October 2019
    Pre teaching requirementsDuring the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board.
    Teaching period14 October 2019 to 8 December 2019
    Last self-enrol date 8 October 2019
    Census date 1 November 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail22 November 2019
    Assessment period ends15 December 2019

    Term 4 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

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

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    Prescribed texts

    There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this 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