Acute Oncology (Work-based learning) Level 6 (6KANAOWB)

Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care

Course Overview

This module will provide the opportunity for students undertaking the online Guy's Cancer Academy Acute Oncology course to have their knowledge and understanding of acute oncology, the implications for patients and professional & organisational issues, assessed through an academic assignment.

09 October 2025 - 11 December 2025

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Delivery mode: Work based

Application deadline: 15 September 2025

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09 April 2026 - 11 June 2026

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Delivery mode: Work based

Application deadline: 15 March 2026

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Course features

This course is available at both Level 6 and Level 7. Please ensure you apply for the appropriate Level (you need to provide evidence of a BSc Hons degree to study at Level 7)

All students who apply for this module must have completed the Guy's Cancer Academy module, Care of the Patient with an Acute Oncology Condition.

Person lying in hospital bed being treated by a nurse with an IV drip.

Entry Requirements

This course is for qualified nurses, qualified pharmacists and other registered health care professionals who have undertaken the Guy's Cancer Academy module, Care of the Patient with an Acute Oncology Condition.

Assessment

Essay (summative) and Learning Plan (formative)

Further information

Teaching schedule

Term 1 - 09/10/2025, 16/10, 23/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12

Term 3 - 09/04/2026, 16/04, 23/04, 07/05, 14/05, 21/05, 28/05, 04/06, 11/06

Session 1 - Introduction to the Module

Session 2 - Introduction to the Assignment

Session 3 - Academic Literacy Support

Session 4 - Submission Information

Sessions 5 to 9 - Drop In Tutorials

Course code:

6KANAOWB

Credit level:

6

Credit value:

30

Duration:

3 months

Full Price:

£750.00

Who will I be taught by

Dr Lorraine Robinson

Head of Department, Adult Nursing and Senior Lecturer

020 7848 3014

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