What will I study?
Overview
What you will learn
A comprehensive and integrated understanding of cancer biology, research and clinical care
You’ll develop the ability to apply evidence-based patient care in each of the common cancer types.
A detailed knowledge of the historical, societal and political context of cancer science and cancer care
You’ll gain skills in how to influence public health policy, evaluate the social impact of cancer, and assess and develop prevention strategies.
The ability to design and conduct a substantial research project in an ethical manner
You’ll improve your ability to critically evaluate policies and practices in cancer research and gain skills to examine current research problems.
Workload
The estimated hours required for each subject is between 15-19 hours per week, but this varies for each student and depends on your task management and planning, familiarity with the material, reading style and speed.
Course structure
For the award of Master of Cancer Sciences, you must complete 100 points comprised of:
- Two 12.5-point core subjects,
- Two 12.5-point research capstone subjects (Part 1 & Part 2) (taken over two terms), and
- Four 12.5-point elective subjects.
Alternative exit pathways are available through the Specialist Certificate and Graduate Certificate of Cancer Sciences.
Single subjects
You can also study single subjects to contribute to your professional development.
Course Planning
To help you plan your studies please see the following link for information about the subjects and pathways you could take based on different professions.
Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | |
Dates | Starts 30 Jan to 26 Mar | Starts 01 May to 25 Jun | Starts 24 Jul to 17 Sep | Starts 16 Oct to 10 Dec |
Core subjects | Foundations of Cancer | Cancer Research | Foundations of Cancer | Cancer Research |
Research Thesis Capstone - Part 1 | Research Thesis Capstone - Part 2 | Research Thesis Capstone - Part 1 | Research Thesis Capstone - Part 2 | |
Elective subjects | Drug Discovery and Development | Cancer Prevention and Control | Cancer in Society | Cancer Therapeutics |
Cancer Diagnostics | Cancer across the Lifespan | Supportive Care and Palliative care | ||
Extended electives | Adaptive Leadership | Qualitative Methods of Evaluation |
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