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Cancer Rehabilitation and Supportive Oncology (Taught)

  • Postgraduate Certificate
  • 1 Years
  • Part-Time
  • September 2027
  • Postgraduate
Distance learning
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.
Course summary:

  • Explore approaches to prehabilitation and rehabilitation across the cancer continuum.

  • Examine pharmacological, non-pharmacological and psychosocial interventions for complex symptoms.

  • Apply evidence-informed strategies to enhance personalised care and self-management.

  • Study with experts in supportive oncology, cancer rehabilitation and clinical research.

  • Strengthen career development in cancer rehabilitation and complex symptom management.

This course equips you with an in-depth insight into supportive oncology, with cancer rehabilitation as an integral component. It aims to enhance and evolve professional practice, supporting the workforce in managing the functional impairments and quality of life consequences of cancer and its treatment.
The award has been developed in collaboration with cancer rehabilitation specialists. It has also been informed through consultation with the UK Association of Supportive Oncology & Cancer Care.

This Postgraduate Certificate can be imported and subsumed within the MSc Supportive Oncology & Cancer, should you wish to continue your studies and apply for progression.
With an estimated 4 million people projected to be living with a cancer diagnosis by 2030, rising to 5 million by 2040, the need for supportive oncology and cancer rehabilitation continues to grow. This course responds to that evolving and vital field of practice

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/diagnostic-radiography/pgcert-cancer-rehabilitation-and-supportive-oncology/distance-learning

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance learning

Study options

  • Postgraduate Certificate • Part-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Entry requirements

Normally, applicants will hold a degree or professional qualification in a related subject. Examples of a first degree in a relevant subject include Nursing, Radiotherapy & Oncology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Dietetics, Sport, Physical Activity & Health, Exercise Medicine. Other formally certified qualifications: Equivalent academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Applicants will be considered on other relevant evidence which may include for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, practice leadership, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application.

Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study.

Level of English language capability: If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each skill area.

Relevant work or work-related experience: Applicants must usually have 12 months full time (or equivalent part time) experience and normally be working in a professional role supporting people living with or beyond cancer and its treatment. Applicants will need access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement and have sound IT skills.

English language requirements

Level of English language capability: If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in each skill area.https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/diagnostic-radiography/pgcert-cancer-rehabilitation-and-supportive-oncology/distance-learning/

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