Undergraduate Course: Cancer Care (NUST10022)

Course Outline
School	School of Health in Social Science	College	College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)	SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate)	Availability	Not available to visiting students
SCQF Credits	20	ECTS Credits	10
Summary	This course allows students to explore the complexity of the cancer experience and gain a sound and sensitive understanding of the principles of cancer care in a variety of contexts.
Course description	Not entered

Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites		Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	Only open to Nursing Students.

Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered

Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to: Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the biology of cancer. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the theoretical concepts and principles in cancer care Critically identify, define, conceptualise and analyse complex/professional level problems and issues Explore and appraise the value of health awareness, prevention and diagnostic screening Demonstrate knowledge of different forms of treatment, interventions and support