BSc (Top-up) Applied Cancer Practice at Birmingham City University

Programme overview

The Applied Cancer Practice Course is aimed at post qualification healthcare professionals working with people effected by cancer. It is designed to be aligned to the national ACCEND (Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development) framework to meet the educational needs of the modern cancer healthcare workforce. It is flexible, practice-led, responsive and aims to foster excellence.

What you will study

We recognise that training needs vary according to your role and previous training, so have developed a range of exit awards and specialist options so that you can find the qualification which best meets your needs – whether you want to complete a single module or a full pathway to achieve an undergraduate BSc award or postgraduate PG Cert/PG Dip/MSc award. Modules include Foundations of Cancer Care, Foundations of Haematological Cancer, Foundations of Acute Oncology, Foundations of Applied Cancer Biology, Fundamentals of Cancer Care, Fundamentals of Haematological Cancer, Fundamentals of Acute Oncology, Fundamentals of Applied Cancer Biology.

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Entry requirements

To prevent duplication of study, a student who has previously completed a Level 6 pathway award cannot access the equivalent pathway award at Level 7. BSc. Students must have a relevant DIP HE or 240 credits of which at least 120 credits are at level 5 or equivalent. PGDip/PGCert/MSc. A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent, or a 60 credit Level 6 award in an appropriate subject area. Applicants with evidence of successful completion of Level 6 study and experience in working with people affected by cancer will also be considered on an individual basis. Module only. Students undertaking standalone modules may do so regardless of the number of previous credits they have obtained. However, for Level 7 standalone module study they must provide evidence of successful completion of Level 6 study. A student who has completed the Level 6 version of an Applied Cancer Practice module (or similar module from a former programme or from another academic institution) within a preceding 5-year period cannot study the Level 7 version of that module. If currently working and living within the UK, entry requirements are the same as home students.

Intake: Various

Duration: 2 years part-time

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