University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 1 | Credits: 5

The module aims to give students the opportunity to gain in depth and advanced understanding of the • basic clinical aspects of cancer. • diagnosis and treatment of cancer. • applied molecular pathology of cancer. • pathophysiology of tumours of different organs including blood cancers and their current treatment methods.
(Language of instruction: English)

Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe the pathology of tumourigenesis and transition from benign to malignant phenotype
  2. Understand how tissue origin determines clinical features of tumours
  3. Understand the current treatment strategies and their limitations, advantages or disadvantages
  4. The histological structure of the different tumours and how pathological characterisation of tumours determines treatment strategies
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (20%)
  • Department-based Assessment (80%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module BI461: "Clinical Oncology, Haematology" and is valid from 2017 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.