Radiotherapy and Oncology - BSc(Hons)

Radiotherapy provides the skills to safely use ionising radiation to cure cancer or give relief of symptoms. The course is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and decision-making skills to operate highly specialised equipment and provide comprehensive patient care. In-depth knowledge of oncology practice is integrated into the course at all levels.

The course integrates academic studies with clinical experience within professional studies modules. These are incorporated through all three years of study. A strong science theme runs throughout the course: The Year one modules provide a solid foundation, which is developed and applied to new technology and procedures in Years two and three. Psychosocial aspects of health care are also incorporated into all years, as are the care and support needs of patients undergoing cancer treatment.

The development of effective inter-professional relationships and collaboration is promoted through shared, enquiry-based learning with other professional groups. Research is an integral element of the course and is an essential foundation for future professional development as a therapeutic radiographer.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Anatomy and Physiology for Radiographers
• Radiation Physics
• Applied Sciences for Radiographers
• Introduction to Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Preparation for Radiotherapy Practice
• Radiotherapy Professional Practice 1

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Professional Issues in Radiography
• Research Principles for Radiography
• Service Improvement - A Collaborative Approach
• Intermediate Radiotherapy and Oncology Studies
• Radiotherapy Planning and Dosimetry
• Radiotherapy Professional Practice 2

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Radiotherapy Professional Practice 3
• Progressive Radiotherapy and Oncology Studies
• Communications Skills in Cancer and Palliative Care
• Research Dissertation for Radiography
• Radiotherapy Imaging in Practice

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

In addition to lectures, a variety of methods are incorporated into the modules, including practical sessions/VERT/experiments, student led seminars, e-learning, guided self-study and problem based learning using scenarios and case studies. Like all radiography students, you will be allocated a personal tutor from the radiography lecturers.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

A variety of assessment tools are utilised and include:

• examinations
• assignments
• case studies
• academic poster presentation
• appraisals of clinical skills
• student-led presentations
• clinical portfolio
• research study
• Objective Structural Clincal Examinations (OSCE).

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.