The Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cancer

Program Overview

This microcredential enhances knowledge of cellular lesions underlying cancer development, providing a foundation for further study in molecular medicine. Through topics like oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and metastasis, it equips learners with specialized knowledge in cancer biology. The program includes a written assignment and examination for assessment, and is led by esteemed faculty in genomics and immunology.

Program Outline

It provides an essential underpinning to subsequent modules by ensuring that you have the necessary background knowledge of recent advances in molecular medicine.

Objectives:

• To provide the latest knowledge of cellular lesions underlying the development of cancer.
• To provide the background of recent advances in molecular medicine.

Program Description:

This microcredential covers topics such as oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, mechanisms of metastasis and apoptosis. It also discusses the role of viruses, environmental carcinogens, and chromosomal alterations in cancers.

Assessment:

• Written assignment (3000 words) (60% of the module mark)
• One hour multiple choice questions examination (40% of the module mark)

Teaching:

• Dr Martin Higgs - Associate Professor for Genomics and Rare Disease
• Dr Graham Taylor - Senior Lecturer in Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Other:

• Prerequisites: 2:1 degree