Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc)

Therapeutic radiographers play a vital role in the treatment and care of patients with cancer, using high energy ionising radiations in the treatment of cancer and non-malignant disease.

They work closely with doctors, medical physicists and other members of the healthcare team to provide a supportive patient-centred service and are closely involved in many stages of a patient's treatment including pre-treatment support, planning the radiotherapy, application and evaluation of the treatment, management of radiotherapy side effects and post-treatment follow-up and support.

Our Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc is a full-time programme, including clinical placement combined with academic modules. Placements are in radiotherapy departments throughout Wales.

The programme is validated by Cardiff University, the Health and Care Professions Council and the Society and College of Radiographers, and leads to eligibility to apply for registration as a therapeutic radiographer with the Health & Care Professions Council.

Year one

Radiotherapy and Oncology students will be introduced to behavioural, imaging and radiation sciences, to radiotherapy practice and oncology. You will undertake extended clinical placements in this year. There is a range of academic assessment including coursework and examinations and your clinical competence is also assessed.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsIntroduction to OncologyHC110720 creditsAnatomy & Physiology for Radiotherapy Practice 1HC110820 creditsIntroduction to Practical Radiotherapy Level 4HC111020 creditsPersonal and Professional Development and Communication 1HC112120 creditsRadiation Science 1HC110520 creditsIntegrated Radiotherapy Theory and Practice 1HC110920 creditsYear two

In year two you will continue your education in the professional and clinical aspects of radiotherapy and oncology. You will also be introduced to the wide range of therapeutic or imaging technologies in use today. You will also learn the basic principles of research and data analysis. You will be assessed as in year one.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsResearch 1HC213120 creditsRadiotherapy Science and EquipmentHC211920 creditsIntegrated Radiotherapy Theory and Practice 2HC212020 creditsRadiotherapy Practice - Localisation, Verification and Dose CalculationHC212120 creditsRadiotherapy and Oncology PracticeHC211820 creditsPersonal and Professional Development and Communication 2HC213020 creditsYear three

This year you will carry out your research project and complete your professional and clinical radiographic education. In addition to the normal academic and clinical assessments, your project work will contribute to your final degree award.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsHealthcare ManagementHC305310 creditsClinical Education (Radiotherapy) IIIHC305840 creditsCollaboration and Team Working in RadiotherapyHC305710 creditsEnhanced Radiotherapy PracticeHC305620 creditsResearch PracticeHC305140 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.