Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LM Cancer: pathology and therapy
School	Cancer Studies
Department	Inst of Cancer / Genomic Sci
Module Code	02 39071
Module Lead	Dr Gianmarco Contino/ Dr Rik Bryan
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Tutorial-10 hours Guided independent study-170 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module focuses on the pathologic basis of the causes and treatment of cancers. Specific characteristics of tumours will be examined from a cellular and molecular pathology perspective. One focus is to emphasise the importance of linking conventional study of cells and tissues with more novel approaches and considers how these can be applied with the aim of delivering improvements in patient care. There will be analysis of current areas of debate within the fields.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an appreciation of how understanding the pathological basis of disease can help to direct the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in cancer Identify areas of current active research within pathology and discuss the methodologies being used. Discuss the factors that lead to the development of cancer and current treatments available Utilise their knowledge of the molecular basis of cancer to discuss the rationale of the current treatment strategies. Display the ability to critically analyse scientific literature in this field of research.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: End of Module Exam 3hours; 3 x Essays (50%) ICA 2000 word essay (50%) Reassessment: All failed components can be resubmitted at the next avaible opportunity.
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