Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Therapeutic radiographers use the latest technology to treat conditions including tumours and cancer. Half of all cancer patients are treated with radiotherapy. Designed in collaboration with employers, service users, students and graduates, this course leads to professional qualification as a therapy radiographer and eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.

This shared learning experience allows you to develop teamworking skills and understand the contribution different professionals make to the care of cancer patients.You will study at Collegiate Campus whilst undertaking academic modules and in a variety of service provider venues for placement modules

You learn through

• seminars and workshops
• self-directed study
• practice-based learning
• tutorials

Applied learning

Work placements

You learn to apply the theory on structured clinical placements. You are based in one radiotherapy centre for the majority of training, with experiential placements in other hospital areas to help appreciate the patients' pathway. You will spend a few weeks working in another radiotherapy centre to be able to evaluate different approaches to treatment and patient support as well as working practices, facilities and resources.

Placements take place at

• St James's University Hospital, Leeds
• The Royal Derby Hospital, Derby
• Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester
• Lincoln County Hospital, Lincoln
• Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
• Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham
• Queens Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull
• Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield
• James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough

Networking opportunities

We invite guest lecturers to share their expertise and skills via a dedicated research forum and you will also meet and hear from ex-patients and service users who share their experiences of treatment.Your student membership fees for the Society and College of Radiographers are paid, enabling you to access all the services they provide.