Biological Basis of Cancer Therapy: Pharmacology, Chemotherapy and Molecular Biology

Key information 

Delivery

• Online via Microsoft Teams

• Live lectures

• Pre-recorded lectures

• Examination practice sessions

• Recordings accessible until September 2027, covering the RCR Spring and Autumn 2027 examination sittings

Cost

• Full week (9 to 13 November): £700

• Molecular Biology only (9 to 11 November): £420

• Pharmacology and Chemotherapy only (12 to 13 November): £280

• Single day attendance: £150 per day

Delegates based in a Low-to-Middle-Income Country may be eligible for a 50% fee reduction. Email bbct-teaching@manchester.ac.uk with proof of employment before booking.

Who is it for?

Trainee medical and clinical oncologists, including candidates preparing for the Royal College of Radiologists FRCR Part 1 examinations.

Duration

• Molecular Biology: 3 days

• Pharmacology and Chemotherapy: 2 days

• Full programme: 5 days

What to expect

During the course, the below topics will be covered:

Molecular Biology (Monday to Wednesday)

• Angiogenesis

• Immunotherapy and vaccines

• Cancer genetics

• Apoptosis

Pharmacology and Chemotherapy (Thursday to Friday)

• Pharmacology and drug toxicity

• Pharmacokinetics

• Clinical pharmacology

• High-dose chemotherapy

• Chemotherapy principles and drug resistance

Exam practice sessions run alongside the taught content each day.

Why choose this course?

Specialist teaching aligned to the FRCR Part 1 syllabus, delivered by experts from the Cancer Studies Research Group, with recordings available for extended exam preparation and LMIC fee reductions available.

How to book/learn more

You can book this course on Eventbrite.