The Cancer Studies Research Group based at The Christie School of Oncology & Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute play a major role in allowing Specialist Registrars in Clinical & Medical Oncology to fulfil the academic side of their training. This programme is run as a 5 day lecture series and includes examination practice sessions. Monday to Wednesday will focus on molecular biology & immunotherapy and Thursday and Friday will cover pharmacology and chemotherapy.
Low-to-Middle-Income Country (LMIC) course fees are offered at a 50% reduction. Countries eligible for LMIC reduced rate can be found here. Countries listed under the headings "Low-Income Economies" and Lower-Middle-Income Economies" will be considered. If you are currently domicile in an LMIC please email julie.edwards@cruk.manchester.ac.uk attaching proof of employment from your current hospital/institute before booking and completing registration on Eventbrite.
Target Audience
The teaching is designed for trainee medical and clinical oncologists and incorporates the FRCR part 1 syllabus including candidates for the Royal College FRCR part 1 examinations.
Topics covered
Pharmacology & drug toxicity
Pharmacokinetics
Angiogenesis
Immunotherapy & vaccines
Cancer genetics
Apoptosis
Clinical pharmacology
High dose chemotherapy
Exam practice sessions
Chemotherapy principles & drug resistance
Syllabus
The course covers FRCR part 1 examinations as part of the RCR syllabus
Teaching method
The teaching will be held in hybrid format; Christie Education Centre auditorium and on Zoom, please ensure you select the correct option on Eventbrite booking. For those who have selected to attend the lectures virtually, zoom links will be emailed to all candidates upon registration. Lectures and MCQ sessions will be recorded and available to all candidates post-event until 30 September 2026 in line with the RCR FRCR 1 Spring and Autumn 2026 examinations.
Fees
Fees £700 (Full week course 10 - 14 November 2025)
£420 (Mon 10- Wed 12 Nov 2025 (Molecular Biology)
£280 (Thurs 13 - Fri 14 Nov 2025 (Pharmacology, Chemotherapy)
£150 (Attendance per day - please specify dates on Eventbrite registration)
Please note that the above prices do not include card processing fees if you book online
Please note that the above prices do not include card processing fees if you book online
