BBCT: Pharmacology, Chemotherapy & Molecular Biology (incorporating RCR FRCR 1 syllabus) Monday 9 - Friday 13 November 2026

The Cancer Studies Research Group based at The Christie Institute for Cancer Education & 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 virtual lecture series and includes examination practice sessions.

Low-to-Middle-Income Country (LMIC) course fees are offered at a 50% reduction. Countries eligible for LMIC reduced rate can be found here (https://datahelpdesk.worldbank.org/knowledgebase/articles/906519). 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 bbct-teaching@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 course will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams over five consecutive days. Teaching will comprise of live lectures, pre-recorded lectures and examination practice sessions. Recordings will be shared following the course and accessible until September 2027, in line with RCR Spring and Autumn 2027 examinations.

Fees

Fees £700 (Full week course 9 - 13 November 2026)

£420 (Mon 9 - Wed 11 Nov 2026 (Molecular Biology)

£280 (Thurs 12 - Fri 13 Nov 2026 (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

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