Foundations of Cancer (MEDI90084)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Term 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Term 3
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Availability | Term 1 - Online Term 3 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The Foundations of Cancer subject aims to immerse students in the research literature that has constructed the current biological paradigms in cancer biology. Students will understand the complexity in pathways and drivers that result in dysregulated biological processes and disease. Research literature will support critical examination of the interplay between these biological processes, past and current treatments and the evolution of cancer in an individual.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced theoretical knowledge of the complex cellular and molecular processes which underpin cancer
- Describe the interactions between cancer and the human organism, and the mechanisms by which these occur
- Outline the mechanisms of action of the major therapeutic strategies in oncology
- Discuss the new frontiers of cancer biology research
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: 4 March 2025
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
Non-allowed subjects
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Short answer assessment; Due end of week 5
| Week 5 | 20% |
Presentation via web platform (1000 word equivalent); Due end of week 6
| Week 6 | 20% |
Written assignment
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
Participation in Discussion Board discourse; Week to week
| Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Joanne Davis Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 30 hours (10 hours webinars, 20 hours asynchronous) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 20 January 2025 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board. Teaching period 27 January 2025 to 23 March 2025 Last self-enrol date 21 January 2025 Census date 14 February 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 March 2025 Assessment period ends 30 March 2025 Term 1 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Term 3 - Online
Principal coordinator Joanne Davis Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 30 hours (10 hours webinars, 20 hours asynchronous) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 14 July 2025 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarize themselves with the online platform and introduce themselves on the discussion board. Teaching period 21 July 2025 to 14 September 2025 Last self-enrol date 15 July 2025 Census date 8 August 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 29 August 2025 Assessment period ends 21 September 2025 Term 3 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025