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Overview
The success of this Understanding Immune Checkpoint Blockade Therapy - A Pillar of Modern Cancer Treatment (Online) course at the University of Birmingham has stimulated massive academic and industry interest in cancer immunotherapy, leading to accelerated development of a plethora of novel approaches, which in turn is resulting in better health outcomes and radical sector growth.
Outcomes
Checkpoint blockade immunotherapy has marked a turning point in the fight against cancer. It has not only transformed scientific thinking of how our bodies can respond to cancer but has also shown us that it can be possible to tackle cancers we previously viewed as untreatable.
Programme Structure
The course will cover a range of areas, including:
- The impact for these therapies in the clinic across different cancer types
- The science underpinning therapeutic responses
- The challenges in implementation from both a clinical and scientific perspective
- Future developments to optimise current approaches
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences View 288 other Short Courses in Health Sciences in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course has been expertly informed by scientists, clinicians and patients to provide a basic understanding of immune checkpoint blockade therapies to a range of audiences.
- It is designed to benefit healthcare professionals, individuals working in industry, oncologists and cancer specialists, non-cancer specialists such as geneticists and basic immunologists, as well as patient groups and students (MSc, medical and undergraduates) with a background in science.
- You will need a basic understanding of what cells and proteins are, as well as what DNA is and its role in the cell.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents250 GBP / full≈ 250 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents250 GBP / full≈ 250 GBP / full
Funding
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