Personalised Care and Survivorship

Key information

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

Experience level

0

What to expect? 

It is our national ambition that 3 out of 4people diagnosed with cancer will be treated curatively or will be living with active but managed disease by 2035. This translates to around 320,000 more people living after a cancer diagnosis. Many will have supportive care needs during treatment and for many years afterwards as they move through early and later monitoring phases of the cancer continuum.

Delivered as part of the MSc Specialist Practice (Cancer) (2026 entry) Course at The University of Manchester, this 7-week module explores the ongoing acute side effects and late consequences of cancer treatment, alongside the wider support people may need with mental health, general wellbeing and reclaiming important aspects of life after treatment, including employment, finances, relationships, spirituality, sexual health and physical fitness.

Although these needs have been recognised by cancer professionals for decades, the emerging discipline of supportive oncology is increasingly redefining how services approach, deliver and measure holistic and personalised care across the whole pathway. The module is therefore relevant to both clinical and non-clinical staff with an interest in improving support for people living with and beyond cancer.

Please note: this course is not a guide to the clinical management of patients living with and beyond cancer.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, learners will be able to:

Knowledge

• Critically evaluate the conceptual and epidemiological foundations of supportive oncology.

• Critically synthesise evidence, including patient perspectives, on the physical, psychological and social consequences of oncology treatment.

• Critically analyse and evaluate a range of inclusive supportive oncology strategies to educate and support patients and carers with diverse needs.

Intellectual skills

• Critically analyse and interpret theoretical concepts to inform critical arguments.

• Effectively evaluate and appraise research methodologies to inform best practice.

• Critically analyse the ethical, cultural and health equity implications of supportive oncology approaches.

Practical skills

• Evaluate your role in leading and developing practice and service delivery to support those living with and beyond cancer.

• Reflect on effective strategies, including communication skills, for the development of your own practice and services for those living with and beyond cancer.

• Promote independent learning through critical evaluation and synthesis of evidence that enhances and challenges current practice.

Transferable skills

• Participate in collaborative learning and peer support.

• Use digital tools and health informatics proficiently.

• Demonstrate research skills to inform and enhance practice.

How to apply 

Learn more and apply on the University of Manchester website.