MSc Specialist Practice (Cancer)
Our flexible master's course for health professionals is a partnership between The University of Manchester.
Date: Sept 2026
Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 or 3 years part-time
Delivery: Full-time In person
Academic learning shaped by you
Advance your learning through flexible academic qualifications developed in partnership with leading universities. Our programmes allow you to tailor a master’s degree to your interests and clinical focus, choosing from a range of optional modules that support your professional development in cancer care. Each course is delivered with Christie clinical experts and reflects the latest evidence, innovation and practice.
Explore our academic opportunities
Discover a range of academic pathways designed to support your professional development and clinical practice.
Principles of Haematology Oncology - 15 credit Module
Understanding haematological cancers is essential for anyone involved in delivering high-quality, compassionate cancer care.
Date: Jan 2026
Duration: 1 semester
Delivery: Full-time/Part-time available
Safe Delivery of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies - 15 credit module
Combining weekly online teaching with immersive simulation at The Christie, the programme explores treatment pathways, toxicity management, human factors, and communication in SACT services.
Date: Jan 2026
Duration: 1 semester
Delivery: Full-time/Part-time available
Personalised Care and Survivorship - 15 credit module
Delivery type: Online (self-paced)
Delivery style: Personal learning
Who is it for? Healthcare professionals/graduates with an interest in supportive oncology
Duration: 7 weeks
Principles and Practice of Cancer Care (Level 7: 15 credits, Level 6: 20 credits)
Duration: 7 face-to-face teaching days
Start date: 1 Oct 2026
Delivery type: Face-to-face teaching at The Christie Education Centre, Manchester.
Delivery style: Specialist lectures, academic learning, reflective practice and the application of evidence to real-world cancer care.
Experience level: Undergraduate and postgraduate CPD.
Effective Strategies for Advanced Communication - 15 credit module
Duration: The module runs from January to March, with the summative assignment submitted for marking in June.
Delivery type: Face-to-face
Delivery style: The module combines theory with experiential learning, giving you the opportunity to explore evidence-based approaches to effective communication and put those skills into practice
Experience level: Advanced. The module can be taken as part of a Master’s programme or as a standalone module.
Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching
Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy (BBCT) teaching covers the Royal College of Radiologists FRCR part 1 for specialist registrars in clinical and medical oncology.
The Christie FRCR Part 2B Preparation Courses
The Christie FRCR Part 2B Preparation Course has run since 2013, helping candidates prepare with confidence for one of the most demanding stages of the FRCR pathway and is available for UK and international delegates.
Master’s in Advancing Future Cancer Care
Our Masters in Advancing Future Cancer Care is a new postgraduate programme being for healthcare professionals who want to deepen their specialist knowledge, strengthen their practice and help shape the future of cancer care.
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