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School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

Cancer Biology

Module code: BMD381

Credits: 15.0
Semester: SEM2
Timetable:

    Tutorial
  • Semester 2: Weeks 1, 4, 6, 8: Friday 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Semester 2: Weeks 2, 3, 5: Friday 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Semester 2: Weeks 2, 5: Friday 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Semester 2: Weeks 3: Friday 12 pm - 1 pm
  • Semester 2: Weeks 7: Friday 9 am - 10 am
    Lecture
  • Semester 2: Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12: Friday 9 am - 11 am

Contact: Dr Sarah Martin
Overlap: None
Prerequisite: None

This module is only available to students who enter under the Biomedical Sciences (B990), Medical Genetics (C431), Pharmacology & Innovative Therapeutics (B211), and with Forensic programmes. This module will define neoplasia, describe the macro and microscopic appearance of range of specific tumours and current ideas on the molecular and genetic basis of their pathogenesis. Specifically, the causes of the transformation from normal to malignant tissue will be described together with the manner in which tumours grow and spread. The module will end with an overview of tumour diagnosis and general methods of treatment (pharmacological, radiotherapeutic and surgical).

Connected course(s): UDF DATA
Assessment: 80.0% Examination, 20.0% Coursework
Level: 6

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