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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Specialist Practice (Cancer)

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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9 monthsDuration
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the PgDip Specialist Practice (Cancer) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in medicine and dentistry. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 9-month full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Specialist Practice (Cancer) course is a partnership between The University of Manchester and The Christie Institute for Cancer Education aimed at nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to develop their professional skills and clinical practice within oncology. You will develop an expert knowledge base, higher decision-making skills and professional competencies to deliver care within the integrated multi-professional clinical teams that will form the basis of future healthcare delivery. The course consists of a wide range of taught generic professional skills and advanc... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Oncology Nursing Practice
Cancer Care and Multi-Disciplinary Team Working
Clinical Decision-Making in Oncology
Evidence-Based Practice in Cancer Treatment
Specialist Communication and Patient Support
Research Methods and Critical Appraisal
Professional Leadership and Service Development
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Management
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
30%Studying
20%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
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Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH01-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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