The module consists of 72 hours of teaching and 78 hours of student self study, from September to December.
Practical exercises are an integral part of the module.
All relevant IT training will be provided, within the constraints set by the Department s current facilities. To provide a detailed introduction to modern cancer biology, with emphasis on both clinical diagnosis and current research. To give students basic knowledge of scientific skills relevant to the current practices of cancer diagnosis, treatment and research. To build the student knowledge of cancer biology from the foundations laid in the neoplasia section of the Mechanisms of Disease Module. To give experience of post-mortem demonstrations, microscopy and molecular techniques in laboratory sessions.