BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need on our English Language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject. Relevant subjects: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies. BTEC: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science, Healthcare Science and Health. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, enabling graduates to register as practitioners. Approximately half the course consists of clinical placements within NHS radiotherapy departments.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology for Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy Physics
- Radiotherapy Clinical and Professional Practice 1
- Fundamentals of Radiotherapy Practice
- Principles of Research for Radiographers
- Reflective and Professional Practice in Radiography
- Radiotherapy Pre-treatment
- Intermediate Radiotherapy Practice
- Radiotherapy Clinical and Professional Practice 2
- Advancing Radiotherapy Practice
- Person Centred Care and Communication in Radiotherapy
- Research Project for Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy Clinical and Professional Practice 3