Entry Requirements

Please view the Admissions Policy before applying.

Key topics

The module’s objectives and content are closely aligned to the EONS Cancer Nursing Education Framework (EONS 2018) and Career Pathway and Education Framework for Cancer Nursing (RCN 2022) and include:

• Understanding and critical analysis of current diagnostic and treatment pathways within in lung cancer care
• Exploration of the aetiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of different classifications and histology of lung cancer including
• Mesothelioma
• Exploration of current treatment options and management within lung cancer including pre-habilitation
• Management of common symptoms and problems 
• Examine the supportive strategies in caring for the lung patients and their families and how these can influence outcomes
• Exploration of advances in practice and how contextual factors can influence the shape of lung cancer services
• Living with and beyond lung cancer
• Self-care, management, and leadership within practice

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the module at Level 6 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

• Critically discuss the physiology, aetiology and epidemiology and social context of lung cancer
• Analyse the diagnostic pathway for lung cancer and explore the experience of this process
• Understand and critically analyse the current treatment options and the effects of the quality of life for people affected by lung cancer
• Explore and reflect on the skills, behaviours, and knowledge necessary to support people affected by lung cancer through treatment decisions and management of symptoms from pre-diagnosis to end of life care using a critical approach

On successful completion of the module at Level 7 you should be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

• Critically explore the physiology, aetiology and epidemiology and social context of lung cancer
• Analyse the diagnostic pathway for lung cancer and critically explore the experience of this process
• Critically examine the skills and knowledge necessary to support people affected by lung cancer through treatment decisions from pre-diagnosis to end of life care
• Explore and reflect on the skills, behaviours, and knowledge necessary to support people affected by lung cancer through treatment decisions and management of symptoms from pre-diagnosis to end of life care using a critical approach
• Evaluate, appraise, and compare and the current models of service delivery for people affected by lung cancer

Dates

On-line live interactive sessions on: 25 June, 2, 9, 16 and 23 July 2025
Submission date: Poster with Annotations 9 September 2025

Assessment

Level 6: Develop a poster with annotations 
Level 7: A poster with annotations, supported by a 15-minute Power Point presentation

Student support

Tutorials with the module leader or personal tutor are available if students require additional help with the planning and writing of their assignments. Email and telephone support is also available from the module leader/personal tutor. 

The Royal Marsden School uses an online environment called Moodle which students must access during their studies to support and enhance our courses. The site provides resources and communication tools. All students will be provided with a username and password to access module specific sections as well as general learning support such as study skills and library resources. Students also have access to the David Adams Library and Electronic Resource Centre. 

To get the best from the live video-conferencing sessions and enable you to participate fully you should have access to a computer or laptop with a camera and microphone. If you have any concerns or need help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Related pathways

This stand-alone module also forms part of these pathways:

• BSc (Hons) in Cancer Care
• MSc Advanced Clinical Practice in Cancer Care
• MSc in Cancer Care