MSc Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice
Program Overview
This flexible and modular Master's program in Radiotherapeutic Practice provides advanced training in palliative care and breast localization, enhancing knowledge and skills in the field. Students can tailor their studies to meet their career aspirations, with interim awards available at Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma levels. The program is endorsed by the College of Radiographers and is suitable for radiographers and healthcare professionals seeking to specialize in this area.
Program Outline
Outline:
Program Content:
The program focuses on the field of radiotherapeutic practice, with many options developing competencies for advanced practice such as in the palliative care and breast localisation modules. The program is designed to enhance current knowledge and understanding and give opportunities to challenge and critically evaluate professional practice.
Program Structure:
The course is flexible and modular allowing students to create a program of study to meet their personal development and career aspirations. To attain a Master’s award, students need to complete 180 credits. There are also interim awards available:
- Postgraduate certificate (PgC) (60 credits)
- Postgraduate diploma (PgD) (120 credits) The rate and pace of study are up to the student. Students have up to 6 years to complete their master’s course. The Master’s degree consists of three elements to include: core, research, and optional modules (optional modules may comprise additional core modules or interprofessional modules).
Order of modules:
The modules can be studied in any order provided prerequisites are met for the module requirements.
Other:
- The program is endorsed by the College of Radiographers.
- The program is suitable for radiographers and health care professionals who want to specialize in this area and are interested in advancing their existing skills or acquiring new ones.
- It is designed to meet the needs of students whether they are in full or part-time employment.
