Radiotherapy and Oncology - MSc
Postgraduate
In Bristol
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Medical Services Training
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Royal Veterinary College
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University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 9,900 -
University of Oxford
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London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Master Distance Learning£ 14,520 -
King's College London
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 16,380 -
University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 7,300
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Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
Bristol
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Different dates available
Therapeutic radiographers play an important role for cancer patients as they are appropriately trained to plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment while ensuring each patient receives care and support and is treated as an individual. This programme has been developed to accelerate graduates into the radiotherapy workforce with the essential technical, communication and caring skills that are required in the NHS or private radiotherapy departments.
We are recognised nationally and internationally as one of the leading education and training centres for Radiotherapy and Oncology, and are proud to have produced the Society and College of Radiographers national student of the year in 2013 (BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology). A recent Radiotherapy MSc graduate also obtained the UWE Santander Master's Bursary for research or work experience. He used the money to gain experience at the Peter Mac RT department in SABR and HEARTSPARE (treatment techniques) in Australia.
Our teaching staff are known for their exceptional knowledge, clinical experience and student support, while our national student survey rank proves our continually high standards when it comes to learning experience and employability.
Our academic team's research-based approach to teaching led to them being chosen to host the inaugural VERT International Users Conference in 2010.
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Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and on successful completion, you can apply to register with them for the protected title of Therapeutic Radiographer.
This course is also accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
Placements
We have excellent industry links in the South West, with placements possible in nine different NHS hospitals from Cheltenham to Truro. You'll take part in three 14-week placements over the two years, where you'll learn on the job while carrying out primary research towards...
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Subjects
- Oncology
- Teaching
- Learning Teaching
- Communication Training
Course programme
All modules are compulsory.
Year 1
In your first year you'll study a range of modules that allow you to build on your existing graduate skills. You will learn the fundamentals of radiotherapy and oncology linking with the relevant anatomy and associated physiology. You will also be introduced to applied physics relating to the radiation and technology in order to receive the underpinning knowledge required for the first clinical placement.
- Principles of Radiotherapy and Oncology (15 credit)
- Science and Technology in Radiotherapy (15 credits)
- Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice (15 credits including Practice Placement 1)
- Research methods in Radiotherapy (15 credits)
- Radiotherapy and Oncology theory and Practice (30 credits including Practice Placement 2)
- Dissertation (45 credits)
Year 2
In your second year, you'll build on the knowledge and skills you learned in Year 1 to explore more complex aspects of Radiotherapy and Oncology practice.
- Communication Skills in Cancer and Palliative Care (15 credits)
- Complex issues in radiotherapy and oncology (30 credits including Placement 3)
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.
Learning and TeachingBased on our health-focused Glenside campus, this course begins in January and involves classroom-based modules and clinical placements where you gain your clinical competence and undertake research. It's an excellent mix of study and professional experience. The focus is on using your graduate skills to be an independent learner and manage your workload effectively.
For more detail see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
AssessmentWe use a range of assessment methods throughout the programme, including written assignments, exams, presentations, interactive online assessment, objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) and continuous practice assessment in a clinical environment.
The course is assessed according to the University Academic Regulations and Procedures, and we expect full attendance at all times. You must take your professional practice placements in order, and you'll need to pass each placement before being allowed to start the next. There is always at least one external examiner.
For more detail see our full glossary of assessment terms.
Radiotherapy and Oncology - MSc
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Medical Services Training
Training InhousePrice on request -
Royal Veterinary College
Master Distance LearningPrice on request -
University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 9,900 -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request -
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Master Distance Learning£ 14,520 -
King's College London
Postgraduate Distance Learning£ 16,380 -
University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 7,300
See all