MSc Advanced Leadership for Professional Practice (Allied Health Profession)

Fees for entry in 2027 have not yet been set. For reference, the fees for the academic year beginning September 2026 were as follows:

• MSc (full-time)
  UK students (per annum): £12,100
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £29,400

The fees quoted above are fully inclusive of tuition, administration and computational costs.

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International student CAS deposit

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This unit has been developed for professionals working in both the primary and 
secondary care sectors who will encounter patients affected by cancer at any point in the cancer pathway. This includes, but is not exclusive to, professionals working in specialist cancer services. It will include opportunities to critically explore and analyse the role of the professional in supportive oncology. The module will incorporate expert clinical opinion, collaboration with peers and exploration of the patient's experience to enhance learning.
 

This unit aims for students to develop an understanding of what is meant by “Supportive Oncology”, "living with and beyond cancer", and “survivorship” and review the many aspects of personalised clinical and non-clinical care which contribute to good patient outcomes and experiences in this emerging discipline. Students will evaluate current service provision for patients affected by cancer with supportive care needs and consider how care can best be provided to this growing population, including examples in both Secondary and Primary Care.

• E-Learning
• Directed and self-directed learning

• Critically evaluate the conceptual and epidemiological foundations of Supportive Oncology. 
• Critically synthesise evidence - including patient perspectives – on the physical, psychological, and social consequences of oncology treatment. 
• Critically analyse and evaluate a range of inclusive supportive oncology strategies to educate and support patients and carers with diverse needs

• Critically analyse and interpret theoretical concepts to inform critical arguments.
• Effectively evaluate and appraise research methodologies to inform best practice.
• Critically analyse the ethical, cultural and health equity implications of supportive oncology approaches.

• Evaluate your role in leading and developing practice and service delivery to support those living with and beyond cancer. 
• Reflect on effective strategies, including communication skills, for the development of your own practice and services for those living with and beyond cancer. 
• Promote independent learning through critical evaluation and synthesis of evidence that enhances and challenges current practice.

• Participate in collaborative learning and peer support. 
• Use digital tools and health informatics proficiently. 
• Demonstrate research skills to inform and enhance practice.

Feedback is provided online. Provisional feedback based on internal marking will be made available prior to the Exam Board on the basis that these marks are yet to be ratified at the Exam Board and therefore may be subject to change.

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