COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Specialist Practice (Cancer) program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and research capabilities of health professionals working in oncology. Core modules such as Advanced Evidence Based Practice and the Post Graduate Research Dissertation provide students with rigorous training in evidence-based care and the opportunity to conduct independent research, integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical application. Optional modules allow students to tailor their learning to specific areas of interest or professional need, including Critical Appraisal and Evidence Synthesis, Quantitative and Qualitative Design and Analysis, and Research Design, which develop advanced methodological and analytical skills. Modules such as Managing Research in Health and Social Care, Principles and Practice of Cancer Care, Principles and Practice of Breast Care Nursing, and Promoting Effective Practice in Supportive and Palliative Care provide specialized clinical knowledge, preparing students to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of cancer care settings. The program combines academic rigor with practical relevance, ensuring that graduates can critically evaluate research, implement best practice, and contribute to service improvement. Overall, the curriculum equips health professionals with the expertise, leadership skills, and confidence to advance practice, support patients throughout the cancer care pathway, and positively influence outcomes within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.