
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 £1,500International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000International 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 £1,500LLB Senior Status International Scholarship
Scholarships Value - £4000
Up to £4,000Queen's Loyalty Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesQueen’s Family Scholarship
20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.
Up to 20% of feesRoyal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme
Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000
Up to £5,000The 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 feesVice 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
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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