Program Overview

Radiotherapy and Oncology Courses

Overview

Join the fight against cancer on our radiotherapy courses. You’ll learn to use radiation equipment, software, and systems for treatment delivery and planning for patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Why Choose Us?

Teaching

Rated Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for the outstanding quality of our teaching and graduate outcomes.

Funding

Home students can access a non-repayable maintenance grant of at least £5,000 per year, eligibility applies.

Training

We are one of the largest training providers of health and social care in the UK, giving you access to cross-discipline learning.

Courses

BSc (Honours) Radiotherapy and Oncology

• Duration: 3 Years
• UCAS Points: 120-128
• Attendance: Full-time
• Description: Use cutting-edge equipment to learn how to deliver professional radiotherapy, and provide specialist care and support to patients.

BSc (Honours) Radiotherapy and Oncology with Foundation Year

• Duration: 4 Years
• UCAS Points: 72
• Attendance: Full-time
• Description: Become a therapeutic radiographer by training alongside academics and qualified practitioners – using cutting-edge technology, excellent communication and care skills to treat people with cancer, with a foundation year at the start of the degree.

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Radiotherapy and Oncology

• Duration: 3 Years
• Attendance: Online
• Description: Work towards or enhance your Advanced Practitioner status within a defined scope of Radiotherapy and Oncology practice.

MSc Enhanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice

• Duration: 3 Years
• Attendance: Online
• Description: Enhance your knowledge of specific radiotherapy practice whilst taking a wider perspective as you look at the interdisciplinary nature of oncology.

Research

• PhD and MPhil courses: We offer research degrees in health and social care, allowing you to explore your interests in radiotherapy and oncology.

School of Health and Social Care

• Description: The School of Health and Social Care is one of the biggest of its kind in the UK, you'll get significant experience of cross-discipline working practices, preparing you for fast-paced work in multi-professional healthcare teams.
• Accreditation: Our undergraduate degree is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council, qualifying you to apply for registration to begin a career as a therapeutic radiographer.