Programme Overview
The Diploma in Cancer Biology provides an accessible introduction to cancer and the biological processes involved in cancer development. The programme follows the progression from normal cells to abnormal growth, cancer development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Students will explore common cancers, cancer risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic approaches, biomarkers and laboratory investigations. The programme also introduces major cancer treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, together with cancer prevention and screening.
The programme is designed to provide an introductory understanding of cancer biology without requiring advanced molecular oncology knowledge.
Programme Aim
Introduce students to cancer as a major human disease.
Explain normal cell growth and how abnormal growth can occur.
Introduce the development and progression of cancer.
Explore common cancer types and their risk factors.
Introduce cancer diagnosis and laboratory investigations.
Explain the basic role of cancer biomarkers.
Introduce major cancer treatment approaches.
Develop awareness of cancer prevention and screening.
Introduce students to basic cancer research through case studies or a project.
Learning Outcomes
Describe the basic characteristics of cancer.
Explain normal cell growth and division.
Describe how abnormal cell growth can contribute to cancer.
Identify major cancer risk factors.
Describe common types of cancer.
Recognise common signs and symptoms associated with cancer.
Explain basic approaches used in cancer diagnosis.
Describe the role of selected cancer biomarkers and laboratory tests.
Explain the basic principles of major cancer treatments.
Discuss approaches to cancer prevention and screening.
Analyse simple cancer-related case studies.
Complete a basic cancer-related research project or assignment.
Programme Structure
Semester 1
Introduction to Cancer
Human Cells and Normal Cell Growth
How Cancer Develops
Causes and Risk Factors of Cancer
Common Types of Cancer
Semester 2
Cancer Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis
Cancer Biomarkers and Laboratory Tests
Cancer Treatment
Cancer Prevention and Screening
Cancer Case Study
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