Program Overview

Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration) - MSc

Overview

Therapeutic Radiography is a challenging but immensely rewarding career, which offers a combination of science, technology and patient care. The MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration) is a two-year, full time, qualifying course for graduates with a suitable and relevant first degree, providing an accelerated route into the profession.

What's covered in this course?

The MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration) course is the only MSc pre-registration course in Birmingham that covers oncology, radiotherapy technology and psychosocial issues surrounding cancer care. Our radiotherapy course will teach you to work with patients of all ages, to help relieve and/or cure the symptoms of their cancer.

Accredited By

• Health and Care Professions Council
• College of Radiographers

Why Choose Us?

• Funding - Allied health profession students will receive at least £5,000 a year in additional funding for maintenance and associated study costs.
• We are the largest centre for therapeutic radiography training across the West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
• You will study City South Campus, where you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities including Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT), advanced treatment planning facilities, mock clinical environments, and online simulation learning
• Established links with the NHS, which you will benefit from by having full access to for learning, work placements and the opportunity to build a professional network of contacts ready for when you graduate
• Student loan finance - have you already studied an undergraduate degree but would like to do a second one in Therapeutic Radiography? You may be eligible for funding

Entry Requirements

• Essential requirements:
  • Applicants are normally expected to have a 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject such as anatomy, human biology, biomedical science and psychology.
  • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• Additional information:
  • Height statement: Most patients are treated at a height of 120-130cm above the ground. You should be able to comfortably and safely manipulate a patient lying at this height.
  • You may be asked to provide evidence of an experiential visit to a radiotherapy clinical department as a condition of your offer.

Fees & How to Apply

• UK students:
  • Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
  • The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
  • Award: MSc
  • Starting: Jan 2026
  • Mode: Full Time
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: £9,535 in 2025/26
• International students:
  • Sorry, this course is not available to International students.

Course in Depth

• Modules:
  • Applied Radiation Science and Technology
  • Introduction to Radiotherapy Practice
  • Evidence Based Professional Practice
  • Core Radiotherapy Practice
  • Specialised Radiotherapy Practice
  • Consolidating Professional Practice
  • Healthcare Professional Project
• How you'll learn:
  • You will learn the science behind radiotherapy practice, as well as the human anatomy and physiology, radiation physics and radiobiology.
  • You will also study the social and psychological aspects of cancer care and the needs of patients to ensure that you leave with all the skills needed to be a professional and expert Therapeutic Radiographer.

Employability

• Enhancing employability skills:
  • You will be gaining a professional qualification that will enable you to gain employment within the wider NHS.
  • The clinical skills you gain will support your developing competence and enable you to undertake the role of a qualified therapeutic radiographer.
• All about placements:
  • Placements are a compulsory part of this course, to ensure that you gain the skills and experience you need to excel in your chosen profession.

Facilities & Staff

• We have invested over £400 million in our facilities, including an upgrade to our Skills and Simulation facilities at City South Campus.
• Our staff:
  • Lisa Pharaoh-Stokes - Senior Lecturer and Course Lead, MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration)
  • Nick White - Course Leader
  • Michelle Ryland - Admissions Tutor / Senior Lecturer - Radiotherapy