PE4S146 - Lumps, Bumps and Skin Cancer 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2031 | Version 6

Associated Module Information

Module Code: PE4S146
Module Title: Lumps, Bumps and Skin Cancer
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Allied Health and Chiropractic
Faculty Sub Group: Clinical Services
Module Leader: Karl New
Module Team:
First Intended Intake: SEP 2019 Final Year of Intake: 2030
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100260 - healthcare science
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 6
Valid From 01 Sep 2019
Valid To 31 Aug 2031

Module Aims

Develop advanced skills in describing, diagnosing, and critically interpreting the management of skin lesions, integrating current guidelines and research to formulate comprehensive treatment strategies and risk assessments.

Content Summary

Indicative content to include topics outlined below and/or any other relevant current topics to fulfil the module aims and learning outcomes:

Topics may include:

Skin lumps and bumps

Benign skin lesions

Melanoma and Pigmented Lesions

Non-melanoma skin cancer

Basic skin surgery

Cryotherapy

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 80
Directed Study 40
Seminars 40
Problem/Challenge-based Learning 40
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Apply advanced diagnostic skills to differentiate between a wide variety of skin lesions, including the critical distinction between benign and malignant presentations.
LO2 Critically appraise and synthesise evidence relating to the management of skin lumps and bumps, integrating this knowledge to formulate appropriate referral and treatment strategies.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 Assessment to be completed in a specific timescale, which is neither an invigilated examination nor a piece of coursework. To be completed over an extended period (e.g. a 2-hour task to be completed within 48 hours, or a 24-hour assessment). Learna: End of module 1-hour Case-based Multiple-choice Examination related to Lumps, Bumps and Skin Cancer to be completed within a 10-day period. 60 N/A 30 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Self Reflective Assessment 1 A personal record of a student’s learning experiences. It requires students to record and reflect upon their observations and responses to situations, which can then be used later to explore and analyse ways of thinking and being in context. Generally involves critical diaries, learning logs and written / visual journals. Learna: Reflective journal 0 600 10 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project 1 A detailed analysis of a topic, involving some original research undertaken by the candidate who makes use of data and/or primary sources. Learna: Completion of an individual/group task related to Lumps, Bumps and Skin Cancer. 0 1000 20 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Case study 1 A concentrated inquiry into a single case or subject. Learna: Case-based scenarios and a discussion forum related to Lumps, Bumps and Skin Cancer. 0 2500 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Time-constrained assessment (Online) 1 ✔ ✔
Self Reflective Assessment 1 ✔ ✔
Project 1 ✔ ✔
Case study 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

The module reading list is available to the students to access via electronic links on the learning platform (Moodle).

In addition to the list below, each list is supplemented with up-to-date peer-reviewed journal articles and studies that are continually refreshed as guidelines change and new treatments and technologies emerge.

Additional reading resources are also provided where relevant by the tutors during the running of the module in the discussion forum to keep the reading resources current and relevant.

Core Textbooks:

Graham-Brown, R., Harman, K. and Johnston, G. (2017) Dermatology Lecture Notes. 11th edn. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Griffiths, C.E.M., Barker, J., Bleiker, T., Chalmers, R. and Creamer, D. (eds.) (2016) Rook's Textbook of Dermatology. 9th edn. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell.

Karadag, A.S., Parish, L.C. and Wang, J. (eds.) (2022) Roxburgh's Common Skin Diseases. 19th edn. Boca Raton: CRC Press.

Core Websites:

British Association of Dermatologists (no date) Clinical Guidelines. [Online]

DermNet (no date) Skin Conditions. [Online]

Indicative Module 2 Reading:

Larkin, J., Chiarion-Sileni, V., Gonzalez, R., Grob, J.J., Cowey, C.L., Lao, C.D., Schadendorf, D., Dummer, R., Smylie, M., Rutkowski, P., Ferrucci, P.F., Hill, A., Wagstaff, J., Carlino, M.S., Haanen, J.B., Maio, M., Marquez-Rodas, I., McArthur, G.A., Ascierto, P.A., Long, G.V., Callahan, M.K., Postow, M.A., Grossmann, K., Sznol, M., Dreno, B., Bastholt, L., Yang, A., Rollin, L.M., Horak, C., Hodi, F.S. and Wolchok, J.D. (2015) 'Combined Nivolumab and Ipilimumab or Monotherapy in Untreated Melanoma', The New England Journal of Medicine, 373(1), pp. 23-34.

Morton, D.L., Thompson, J.F., Cochran, A.J., Mozzillo, N., Nieweg, O.E., Roses, D.F., Hoekstra, H.J., Karakousis, C.P., Puleo, C.A., Coventry, B.J., Kashani-Sabet, M., Smithers, B.M., Paul, E., Kraybill, W.G., McKinnon, J.G., Wang, H.-J., Elashoff, R. and Faries, M.B. (2014) 'Final Trial Report of Sentinel-Node Biopsy versus Nodal Observation in Melanoma', The New England Journal of Medicine, 370(7), pp. 599-609.

NICE (no date) Skin cancer. [Online]

Silapunt, S., Chen, L. and Migden, M.R. (2016) 'Hedgehog pathway inhibition in advanced basal cell carcinoma: latest evidence and clinical usefulness', Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology, 8(5), pp. 375-382.