MODULE 01
Molecular and Genomic Foundations of Cancer
Hallmarks of cancer, oncogenic signalling, genomic instability, tumour evolution and heterogeneity, the tumour microenvironment
Advanced Certification in Cancer Sciences
Precision Oncology Masterclass
Integrating multi-omics and precision medicine for advanced translational oncology.
6Month programme
8Modules
30+International faculty
Course Highlights
- Live Molecular Tumour Boards
- Case-Based Clinical Training
- International Faculty Panel
- Expert Panel Discussions
- Capstone Case Presentation
Why NOVA Academics
From Learning to Translation
“Advancing Oncology Innovation”
The programme connects the scientific foundations of cancer with the technologies and workflows shaping precision medicine - including molecular diagnostics, NGS, multi-omics, AI, immuno-oncology and advanced cellular therapies.
Science → ClinicTranslate molecular mechanisms into clinically relevant applications
Data → DecisionsUnderstand how genomic, pathology, imaging and clinical data inform care
Research → PublicationDevelop scientific writing, grant and publication capabilities
Innovation → ImplementationExplore AI, digital pathology, liquid biopsy and next-generation therapeutics
“A Curriculum to build the real-world Precision Oncology Journey”
Programme architecture
A curriculum designed around the precision oncology workflow.
Three mandatory modules establish the core. Choose any three electives to build a pathway aligned with your role and interests.
MODULE 02
Molecular Pathology and Diagnostic Practice
IHC, ISH/FISH, PCR and NGS in diagnostics, biomarker testing, variant classification and tiering, clinical reporting, assay validation
MODULE 03
Next-Generation Sequencing and Multi-Omics Technologies
Sequencing platforms and chemistries, panel, exome and genome design, and transcriptomic, epigenomic and proteomic technologies
MODULE 04
Bioinformatics for Cancer Genomics
FASTQ, alignment, variant discovery, copy number and structural variants, annotation, expression analysis, and reproducible workflows in Linux, R and Python
MODULE 05
Liquid Biopsy in Precision Oncology
ctDNA, fragmentomics, CTCs, exosomes and emerging circulating biomarkers, early detection, treatment monitoring, resistance and minimal residual disease
MODULE 06
Immuno-Oncology and Cellular Therapy
Tumour immunology, immune checkpoint inhibition, CAR-T, TILs, cancer vaccines, resistance mechanisms and predictive biomarkers
MODULE 07
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology
AI and machine learning across genomics, digital pathology, imaging, clinical records and multi-omics
MODULE 08
Precision Oncology and the Molecular Tumour Board
Biomarker-driven therapy selection, levels of evidence, clinical trial matching, case-based molecular tumour board simulation
What you will gain
Knowledge that connects disciplines.
The detailed curriculum emphasizes interpretation, integration and application - not isolated theory.
Scientific & technical capability
- Explain the molecular basis of cancer development and therapeutic resistance
- Understand molecular diagnostics, biomarkers, NGS and multi-omics workflows
- Interpret molecular findings within clinical and precision oncology contexts
Clinical & translational capability
- Connect molecular profiles to targeted and immune-based treatment strategies
- Understand multidisciplinary molecular tumour board workflows
- Evaluate emerging AI, liquid biopsy, digital pathology and advanced therapy applications
Research & publication capability
- Develop publication-ready scientific manuscripts and case reports
- Apply reporting standards, research ethics and peer-review principles
- Build grant proposals, abstracts, posters and scientific presentations
Quality & governance capability
- Apply laboratory quality management and validation principles
- Understand CLIA, CAP, ISO 15189, GLP/GCLP and NABL frameworks
- Recognize regulatory, ethical, privacy and data-governance considerations
Precision excellence experts
Learn from a global faculty network.
The supplied NOVA faculty flyer features experts from leading cancer centres and academic institutions across the USA, Australia, Germany, Singapore and other international centres.
Who should enrol
For professionals shaping the future of cancer care.
Designed for clinicians, scientists and healthcare professionals who want a stronger command of precision oncology and translational cancer science.
OncologistsClinician-ScientistsMolecular BiologistsPathologistsBioinformaticiansPhD ScholarsHealthcare ProfessionalsBio-technologyFuture Bio-technology LeadersNext-generation Life-sciences Innovators
The NOVA advantage
- Interdisciplinary precision oncology curriculum
- Strong emphasis on molecular diagnostics and clinical translation
- Elective pathway lets learners tailor the programme
- Global faculty representation across major oncology domains
- Certificate included with programme participation
Admissions
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