Queen's University Belfast

Cytotoxic and Biological Therapies in the Non-Oncology Setting

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

It is also appropriate for nurses who provide care for patients receiving cytotoxic or biological therapies while outlying from their specialist area, such as those working on general wards or in community settings. Tuition fees and other charges are set by the University and are subject to change. See details on how to pay your fees here.

Applicants must have a professional qualification in Nursing, Midwifery, or Allied Health and Social Care Services. Note: some modules require a specific professional qualification. See Selection Criteria for full requirements.

To develop practitioners who can critically evaluate, autonomously implement, and lead evidence-based practice in the administration of cytotoxic and biological therapies within non-oncology settings, demonstrating systematic understanding of immunological principles, originality in addressing complex patient care challenges, and professional accountability in therapeutic decision-making.

Key highlights

  • Develops evidence-based practice in administering cytotoxic and biological therapies
  • Builds systematic understanding of immunological principles underpinning these therapies
  • Suits nurses caring for patients outside specialist oncology areas
  • Relevant to general ward and community-based nursing practice
  • Strengthens professional accountability in therapeutic decision-making

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Registered Nurse (general ward)
  • Community Nurse
  • Rheumatology Nurse Specialist
  • Gastroenterology Nurse Specialist
  • Infusion Nurse
  • Dermatology Nurse Specialist

Admission

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