Foundational Concepts in Cancer Care
PostgraduateMUR-NUR5042026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 15 weeks
- Start dates
- 23 Feb 2026,
- 27 July 2026
- Price from
- $2,212
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Foundational Concepts in Cancer Care
About this subject
On completing this subject, students will be able to:
- Examine the impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment across the lifespan.
- Appraise current epidemiological data to describe the context of cancer in Australia and compare with historical, future and global trends.
- Explain the biological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual influences on the unique experience of living with cancer.
- Interpret the current knowledge related to cancer risk factors, screening, development, and disease progression.
- Identify evidence-based comprehensive cancer nursing assessment approaches.
- Epidemiology, cancer biology, screening/staging/assessment, cancer across the lifespan, experience of cancer, future directions
This subject explores essential aspects across the spectrum of cancer including cancer epidemiology, the diverse experiences of cancer, cancer biology, assessment and diagnosis processes, and the role of primary health care in cancer prevention and screening programs. Throughout the subject , interdisciplinary perspectives are integrated, and ethical considerations in cancer care are addressed, preparing students to engage critically with current challenges and future advancements in cancer research and treatment.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
- Cancer Patient Profile (20%)
- Oral Presentation (30%)
- Needs Assessment and Support Plan (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MUR-CAN-GCE-2026 - Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing
PostgraduateMUR-CAN-GCE