Master of Radiotherapy and Oncology/BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard: BBBC, Minimum: BCCC A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate: 28 points International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0. Required subjects: One science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at grade C or above at Higher/ A Level or equivalent. Plus English, Maths and a science at grade C/4 or above at Nat 5/GCSE level. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. Direct Entry: Not available. Relevant HN qualifications may be considered for entry to Year One. Please contact Admissions to see if your HN qualification is suitable. Other requirements A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are required. You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B. We encourage applicants to have visited a Radiotherapy department. You must be 18 years old by 1st February 2028 to undertake the Year One placement.
About this course
BSc (Hons) and Master of Radiotherapy and Oncology, covering radiotherapy and oncology. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The course includes three clinical placements across radiotherapy departments, providing practical experience in oncology settings. Students apply for the master's route and may opt to switch to the bachelor's route during the programme.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Foundation Radiotherapy Technologies
- Holistic Care in Radiotherapy
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Thriving in Professional Practice
- Academic Skills
- Applied Radiotherapy and Oncology 1
- Applied Radiotherapy and Oncology 2
- Applied Radiotherapy Technologies
- Health Coaching in Professional Practice
- Research Methods
- Radiotherapy Placement A
- Specialised Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Advanced Radiotherapy Technologies
- Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working
- Health Literacy
- Health Inequalities
- Applied Research Methods
- Radiotherapy Placement B
- Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy
- Professional Development for Health Practice
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Health Practice
- Dissertation
- Radiotherapy Placement C