Cancer across the Lifespan (MEDI90096)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
About this subject
Overview
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Cancer throughout the lifespan will describe the specific factors associated with the care and treatment of children, adolescents, young, middle aged and older adults and geriatrics with cancer; from the time of diagnosis to the time of death. To address the complex needs of different age group cohorts, there is a need to look at the patient holistically to manage their complex medical conditions.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the unique differences in risk factors, comorbidities, prevalence, treatment and outcomes of cancers between patients of different age groups with cancer
- Reflect on the psychosocial, emotional, physical and spiritual challenges facing patients of different age groups with cancer
- Critically analyse the ways in which the cancer care of different age groups can continue to be improved
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
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022