Behavioural Science and Cancer (CINS0004)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department: Cancer Institute
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module can be chosen by MSc Cancer students. Other students may be permitted to also take this module based upon their academic background and availability.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module will provide you with an introduction to behavioural and psychosocial aspects of cancer care and prevention. Topics covered will include: public awareness and understanding of cancer, cancer prevention through lifestyle change and cancer screening, and psychological issues related to cancer diagnosis, treatment and survival. You will be introduced to psychological theories related to health behaviour change, information processing and illness representations. Applied behavioural examples will illustrate the issues.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 6
Module leader: Mrs Pippa Bark-williams
Who to contact for more information: ci.pgeducation@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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