Exploring Cancer Medicines

Online Course

University of Leeds

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Exploring Cancer Medicines

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What is the course about?

Exploring Cancer Medicines

The course Exploring Cancer Medicines is an online class provided by University of Leeds through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer.

Course description

2 weeks

This course will introduce you to the topic of cancer chemotherapy, and how the development of effective medications for the treatment of cancer remains a significant challenge to scientists.
You will research the use and development of cancer medicines, focusing on chemotherapy. In addition, through an exploration of how science is communicated to the general public, you will also look at the skills you need to become an effective science writer.

The history of cancer medicines with a focus on cancer chemotherapy.
The sources of information to use when researching cancer medicines.
Important developments that led to the discovery of modern chemotherapeutics.
How developments in cancer medicines are reported in the news.
Modern perspectives of cancer chemotherapy.
An overview of new approaches to cancer treatment.
Telling the story: research and write a blog post about future directions in cancer medicines.

Reflect on what cancer chemotherapy is and how it was developed.
Identify resources which can be used to find out more about the developments in cancer medicines.
Compare examples of science writing, and identify angles and target audiences.
Investigate current developments in cancer medicines and discuss potential future approaches to treatment.
Produce a short blog post about future directions in cancer medicine treatments.

This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university.

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As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Exploring Cancer Medicines

Course Topic

Biology and Biotechnology, Cancer, Chemistry, Healthcare & Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of Leeds

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Exploring Cancer Medicines

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Leeds you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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