Clinical oncology curriculum
Updates to the Clinical Oncology Curriculum – Implementation from 5 August 2026
Updates to the clinical oncology specialty training curriculum have been approved by the GMC and will be implemented from 5 August 2026. There are no changes to the capabilities in practice (CiPs), required entrustment levels, or ARCP requirements and all residents should transfer to the new curriculum on 5 August 2026, when the previous curriculum will be retired.
A full list of changes is available in the appendices of the updated curriculum document.
For queries, please contact [email protected].
Previous curricula
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2016
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2016 - Appendix 1 - Syllabus
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2016 - Appendix 2 - Underpinning Scientific Knowledge
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2015
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2015 - Appendix 1 - RCR Clinical Oncology Syllabus
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2015 - Appendix 2 - Underpinning Scientific Knowledge
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2014
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2014 - Appendix 1 - RCR Clinical Oncology Syllabus
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2014 - Appendix 2 - Underpinning Scientific Knowledge
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2013
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2013 - Appendix 1 - RCR Clinical Oncology Syllabus
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2013 - Appendix 2 - Underpinning Scientific Knowledge
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010 Updated 2012
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010 Updated 2012 Appendix 1 - RCR Clinical Oncology - Syllabus
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010 Updated 2012 - Appendix 2 - Underpinning Scientific Knowledge
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010 - Appendix 1 - RCR Clinical Oncology Syllabus
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010 - Appendix 2 - Underpinning Scientific Knowledge
Specialty Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2010 Appendix 3 FRCR Examinations
Structured Training Curriculum For Clinical Oncology 2007
Assessment
The programme of assessment for clinical oncology is described in the curriculum. It comprises an integrated package of formative workplace-based assessments (WPBAs) and summative examination of knowledge and skills, which will sample across the curriculum.
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