Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), BSc (Hons)

Description
Radiation Physicists work alongside doctors and other healthcare professionals.
The aim of this Radiation Physics degree is to provide the student with a high level of knowledge and the practical skills that will enable them to function as a professional practitioner in the field of Radiation Physics.
The course will provide an understanding of the main sources of ionising and non-ionising radiation encountered in the clinical environment, the legislative and organisational framework surrounding their use and the principles of risk assessment, risk management and radiation protection. The student will gain understanding of the performance testing of a wide range of equipment, measurement of patient doses, dose optimisation and audit of radiation departments.
The Radiation Physics degree will:
• Equip students with the skills to work in the NHS or private sector
• Provide transferable skills in team working, communication, problem-solving and analysis
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The degree is accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Healthcare and Science), on behalf of Health Education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Healthcare Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary register, IPEM (Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine) and RCT (the Register of Clinical Technologists).