Cancer Care PgCert course
Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, UK
Course overview
This course aims to develop knowledgeable and capable practitioners in cancer, its treatments and the care of people affected by it.
Key highlights
- Develops knowledge of cancer, its treatments and patient care
- Focuses on caring for people affected by cancer
- Includes an Advanced Physical Assessment and Disease Management module
- Clinical supervision by an experienced advanced practitioner
- Summative practice assessment involving patient examinations
Entry requirements
You must: have a degree or other evidence of level 6 study hold healthcare professional registration be working with people affected by cancer within a healthcare provider be able to nominate an appropriately qualified and experienced advanced practitioner to act as a clinical supervisor for the duration of the Advanced Physical Assessment and Disease Management module. For example a doctor, or someone with master’s level advanced clinical practice qualification, as they will carry out your summative practice assessment, which involves patient examinations
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Award
You may be able to benefit from a 20% discount towards your course fees for postgraduate degrees (on campus and online).
Up to 20% of feesAlumni Scholarship
You are eligible for a £1,000 alumni scholarship.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical Nurse Specialist (Oncology)
- Oncology Nurse
- Macmillan Nurse Specialist
- Chemotherapy Nurse
- Advanced Practitioner in Cancer Care
Cost of study
UK/Home: £855 per year
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 Teesside University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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