Study programme 2025-2026Français
Molecular & Cellular Biology of Cancer
Programme component of Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MONS) (day schedule)Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-M1-BIOMED-017-MOptional UEJOURNE Fabrice
  • JOURNE Fabrice

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais
Anglais12000022.001st term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
M-BHTO-004Molecular & Cellular Biology of Cancer120000Q1100.00%

Programme component
Corequis
Corequis

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Scientific skills
    • In response to situations and aware of the methodological limitations: - Use common techniques of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, studies of tissues and organs (i.e. link a macroscopic phenomenon to microscopic processes). - Use an experimental device in a biological model, know and use the concepts and techniques of animal physiology.
    • Use acquisition and data analysis software specific to biomedical sciences
    • Be familiar with biomedical science research tools, including bioinformatics tools.
  • Professional integration skills
    • Network, and use digital communication and collaboration tools
    • Be aware of ethical issues and apply ethical codes specific to life sciences in their behaviour
    • Demonstrate their ability to research, analyse and synthesise: - Research, analyse, use different sources of information and materials related to biomedical sciences, format them to draw up a summarised document, produced and broadcast them on digital media. - Carry out a study, identify and raise an issue in a predefined context, build and develop an argument, interpret the data and results, develop an overview, and propose extensions. - Question themselves, think critically, debate, and defend their ideas.
    • Master written and oral scientific expression. Be independent in writing and show that they can communicate their thoughts, reason and organise their knowledge
    • Master scientific English: - Present scientific results, orally and in writing. - Answer scientific questions in English

Learning Outcomes of UE

This course provides an understanding of the different cellular and molecular stages in cancer development and progression. The course will be teached in english.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

The course describes the molecular and cellular bases of cancer. It covers the following topics: cancer genetics, cell cycle, causes of cancer, classification, clinical and histological staging, tumor biology, stem cells, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, DNA repair mechanisms, viruses, system alteration immune, environmental factors, cancer detection and diagnosis, cancer prevention and screening, and genetic testing. Cancers of the breast, head and neck, thyroid, melanoma and leukemia will be examined in detail.

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
M-BHTO-004
  • Cours magistraux
  • Conférences

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
M-BHTO-004
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
M-BHTO-004PDF file of the course.

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
M-BHTO-004Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
M-BHTO-004Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
M-BHTO-004Authorized

Term 1 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 assessment
M-BHTO-004
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 1 Assessment - comments

AATerm 1 Assessment - comments
M-BHTO-004Not applicable

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q1 resit assessment (BAB1)
M-BHTO-004
  • N/A - Néant

Resit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments

AAResit Assessment - Term 1 (BAB1) - Comments
M-BHTO-004Not applicable

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
M-BHTO-004
  • Oral examination - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
M-BHTO-004Not applicable
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 03/06/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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Tél: +32 (0)65 373111
Courriel: info.mons@umons.ac.be