Program Overview
The Cancer Studies at Newcastle University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cancer Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: EUR 2,430 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,430 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cancer Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Developments in Diagnostic Imaging in Oncology
- Palliative Care Themes & Perspectives
- Research Methods: Statistics
- Handling Loss, Grief, and Bereavement
- Quality Improvement
- Multiprofessional Management of Cancer Part 1
- Pharmacology of Chemotherapeutic Agents
- Health Economics
- Chemotherapy Nurse Training
- The Molecular Pathology of Cancer and Application in Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Management of Cancer - Psychosocial Issues
- Ethical Dimensions of Cancer/Palliative Care
- Cancer Drugs and Technologies: Product Pathway, Provider & Patient
- Managing Pain
- Contemporary Issues in Palliative Care Practice
- Cancer: Cell, Molecular Biology & Genetics
- Chemotherapy Nurse Training
- doctors
- nurses
- pharmacists
- physiotherapists
- occupational therapists
- radiographers
- Senior House Officers and Registrars training for part one of the Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) examination or in medical oncology
- Dr Charles Kelly, Deputy Degree Programme Director and Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A\xc2\xa02:2 honours\xc2\xa0degree, or international equivalent, in a\xc2\xa0relevant discipline.
You must be\xc2\xa0working in the healthcare profession\xc2\xa0or related field. You will need to nominate a\xc2\xa0work place mentor\xc2\xa0to provide professional and specialist advice and guidance to support your progress through the course.\xc2\xa0
You must be\xc2\xa0IT literate\xc2\xa0to complete our highly interactive online course. You also need to have access to a computer with a printer and a reliable internet connection.
International StudentsDirect Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall\xc2\xa0(with a minimum of 7.0 in writing and reading and 6.5 in speaking and listening)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,430 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,430 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,430 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 2,430 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Newcastle University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, which trades as Newcastle University, is a public research university based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It has overseas campuses in Singapore and...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months