Radiography, Therapeutic BSc(Hons) (delivered with St George's, University of London)
Bachelor's degree
In Surrey
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Surrey
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
The Therapeutic Radiography BSc equips you with the knowledge, technical expertise and care skills needed to plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment to patients with cancer. You will learn how to use advanced radiotherapy equipment and digital technology such as CT scanners in a safe and responsible manner to target the tumour with millimetre accuracy, delivering the maximum dose with minimum impact on healthy tissue.
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About this course
In year one you participate in the interprofessional foundation programme at St George’s. You will also learn the discipline specific knowledge related to therapeutic radiography practice.
In year two, you are introduced to practice where you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and learn the skills of radiotherapy practice. Simulation on the treatment planning system will develop your understanding of the complexity of radiotherapy treatments and provide the opportunity to develop skills of clinical reasoning.
In the final year, the focus is on the application of knowledge, technique and safe use of technology in the practice of therapeutic radiography. Additionally, skills development in clinical reasoning and evaluation of practice will prepare you for your professional practice. You will also complete a research project on a radiography related topic of your own choice.
Treatment planning
Teaching
Management
Quality assurance
Treatment delivery
Treatment review
Research
Treatment and patient support
Palliative care
If you meet our minimum requirements, you will be invited for an interview. With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifications must have been completed within the previous five years, including the year of application.
Approved by the College of Radiographers: September 2013 to September 2018
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for eligibility to apply for registration
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Subjects
- Technology
- Oncology
- Radiography
- Introduction to Radiography
- Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Development
- Science and Technology
- Science
- Treatment planning
- Professional development
Course programme
Modules
- Interprofessional Foundation Programme
- Introduction to Radiography
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 1
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Science and Technology 1
Year two
Modules/ placements
- Treatment Planning
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 2
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Introduction to Practice
- Application of Skills
Year three
Modules/ placements
- Research Project
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 3
- Personal and Professional Development 3
- Competence and Practice
Additional information
Radiography, Therapeutic BSc(Hons) (delivered with St George's, University of London)