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What is the fee?
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International/EU: £19,155 per year -
How long will I study?
4 Years
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Where will I study?
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What are the entry requirements?
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What is the UCAS code?
BB19
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When do I start?
September 2025
1. Course summary
- Build your professional knowledge of oncology, anatomy and physiology.
- Learn how to deliver highly technical and accurate radiotherapy treatments.
- Develop your communication, research and health promotion skills.
- Learn essential practical skills, including radiation safety and patient care.
- Understand the impact of environmental factors on cancer patients.
Study and practise the key principles of radiotherapy, oncology, physics and technology – guided by national and local legislation and policies. You’ll provide inclusive person-centred care throughout the course, ensuring you can effectively support people living with and beyond cancer. When you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a therapeutic radiographer.
The Foundation Year course is designed for anyone who feels they would benefit from extra preparation before undertaking degree-level study or who does not meet the entry requirements for the BSc (Hons) course (due to lower predicted grades or lower performance at a selection event). The academic staff leading selection event processes are well placed to advice on the benefits of additional study or wider preparation in advance of joining a degree course.
Health and social care funding
Home fee-paying students can access a non-repayable maintenance grant of at least £5,000 per year (excluding the foundation year). You may also be eligible for additional financial support based on your circumstances.
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2. How you learn
Therapeutic radiographers are the only health care professionals registered to deliver radiotherapy treatment to patients who primarily have cancer – while also providing excellent care to all patient groups. On this challenging and supportive course you’ll develop core professional knowledge, practical skills, clinical reasoning, professionalism and leadership abilities.
You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field of practice and research, providing cutting-edge, interprofessional practice knowledge and experiences. Through a blended approach to learning – on campus, online and on placement – you’ll develop key research skills and undertake projects to evaluate and develop health services. You’ll be able to work within new care models that support the integration of health and social care.
You learn through:
- Keynote lectures
- Seminars
- Scheduled learning experiences
- Tutorials
- Academic advising
- Practicals
- Extra-curricular research seminars
Key Themes
You’ll start by developing your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, imaging,radiation science and cancer. You’ll also explore radiotherapy techniques, their impact on patients and the principles of safe radiotherapy practice.
You’ll then learn to evaluate the management of cancer within the body systems studied – plus the role of imaging and radiotherapy planning. You’ll synthesise knowledge of the impact of cancer and its management on wellbeing to evaluate the role of information and support strategies – appraising oncology pathways that ensure a person-centred approach to care.
Finally you’ll critically evaluate the management of cancer with contemporary technologies in the body systems studied – exploring developments in treatment delivery and verification. Throughout this you’ll learn to appraise and evaluate practices aimed at improving the personalised care and survivorship experiences of those affected by cancer.
We’ll ensure the practice-based learning element of your course complies with the requirements of the Professional and Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) which governs the therapeutic radiography profession.
Course Support
Our supportive staff will nurture your creativity, encouraging you to ask compelling questions and providing you with the tools to answer them. With our high ratio of staff to students, you’ll always be able to receive the support you need on your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate-level employment. This includes:
- Preparation for practice and skills rehearsal learning, including simulated practice and observation of practice.
- Support and learning from a wide range of professionals and peer support.
- Supervised delivery of care within the clinical environment.
- Supervision and facilitation of learning through reflection on practice.
- A student support adviser to help if outside problems affect your studies.
- An academic adviser to support your learning journey.
- An employability adviser to help you choose and build the right career.
Course leaders and tutors
Student View
Hear our BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology student Jack Branson, discuss why he chose a career in Therapeutic Radiography.
Applied learning
Live Projects
You'll gain real-world skills through simulated practice workshops using our state-of-the-art simulation suite – as well as through practice placements both in a radiotherapy department and the wider oncology setting.
There are also opportunities to gain experiences within the NHS. This may also include the voluntary and charity sector, hospices or equipment manufacturers. These learning experiences are designed to help you apply theory to practice – developing critical and ethical approaches to become life-long, competent professionals.
Work Placements
As part of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply the theory you study to real-world situations through work placements.
These experiences will help you build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity and curiosity. They’ll take place in different practice-based learning environments – reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered. This might include simulated learning and virtual placements, alongside real-world experience of services delivered face to face to service users.
Networking Opportunities
You’ll be able to network both at Sheffield Hallam and at partnership national digital placements – where you can learn with and from radiotherapy and oncology students studying at other universities. You’ll also meet with healthcare professionals, subject matter experts and industry partners.
In addition to the course's academic expertise, we invite guest lecturers who are leaders in their field. These can be clinical practitioners, industry experts – such as radiotherapy equipment manufacturers – and leading researchers in cancer and oncology. You’ll also hear from patients who share their experiences of treatment and care.
3. Future careers
You'll graduate as an autonomous reflective practitioner – ready for employment in a wide range of health, social care, voluntary and independent sector environments.
By the end of the course you’ll have demonstrated the requirements to gain eligibility to apply to register as a professional therapeutic radiographer with the HCPC – qualified to work in radiotherapy departments throughout the UK and overseas.
Previous graduates have gone on to work in specialist areas including:
- Radiotherapy treatment, planning and delivery
- Patient information, review and support services
- Research
- Education
- Management
- Quality assurance
- Equipment design and sales
4. Where will I study?
You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
Collegiate campus
Collegiate Campus can be found just off Ecclesall Road, a bustling student district.
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Collegiate library
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Learn more5. Equipment and facilities
As radiotherapy technology and practice constantly evolves, we strive to ensure our students are fully prepared for clinical practice. To support this, we’ve invested significantly in equipment and resources so we can closely simulate real-world radiotherapy technical practice and patient care. This provides a safe environment for you to learn and consolidate your skills – allowing for repetition and exploration without impacting on the clinical service.
On this course you’ll work with and have access to:
- A radiotherapy suite with operational radiotherapy treatment couch
- A diagnostic imaging suite
- Surface guidance equipment
- Cloud-based radiotherapy planning and imaging software
- Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training (VERT): mobile and static
- Radiotherapy immobilisation equipment
- Radiotherapy quality assurance (QA) equipment
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6. Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 72
This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:
- DDD at A Level.
- MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma
- Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
GCSE
- Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents*
- Maths at grade D or 4 or equivalents**
- English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents***
*GCSE Science equivalents
- OCR Science level 2
- Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification
- Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3)
- Science equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
**GCSE Maths equivalents
- Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course
- Maths equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
***GCSE English equivalents
- Level 2 Literacy
- Level 2 Key Skills
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each skill.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Compulsory modules
Module Aim
This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of academic, personal, and professional skills that enable transition into Level 4 study and future employability.
The module will be delivered through a combination of face-to-face and digital lectures and seminars, practical's, Academic advising, and simulations.
Indicative content
Content of the module is agile and flexible to allow for changing professional situations and contemporary perspectives. Typical indicative content includes:
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Fundamental principles of health care
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Key organisations, agencies, services, professional bodies.
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Professionalism, Professional standards, and code of conduct/ethics/practice within relevant work-related roles.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Academic writing conventions
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Sciences related the 11 health professionals including biology, physics and chemistry.
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All sciences will cover fundamentals and basic overview also exploring links to professional specific knowledge.
Module Aim
In this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of contemporary issues that currently influence healthcare. It will focus on developing your ability to find, select and apply appropriate research and evidence.
The module will be delivered through workshops and seminars.
Also, Academic advising session within this module.
Indicative content
Content of the module is agile and flexible to allow for changing professional situations and contemporary perspectives. You should be able to:
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Search and identify appropriate evidence.
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Explore issues impacting on Healthcare.
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Identify policies and actions that lead to sustainable healthcare.
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Explore the challenges of working with diverse communities.
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Recognise strategic delivery partners Healthcare.
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Examine the use of interventions to address challenges in healthcare.
Compulsory modules
This module introduces you to the biopsychosocial, cognitive, political, economic, and medical factors which influence the health and wellbeing of individuals, diverse populations and communities. You’ll work with peers from other professions to consider how collaborative practice impacts on health and wellbeing outcomes, and helps you thrive in your own professional practice.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Models of care, support and empowerment
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Social capital and cultural humility
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Social accountability and determinants of health
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Safeguarding practice
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Public health agendas, inquiries and evidence-based reports
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Building effective, trusting relationships
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Community profiles and place-based care systems
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Person-centred service delivery
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Behaviour change and microaggressions
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Diversity and inclusion
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The effects of planetary health on wellbeing
This module consolidates your progression to graduate-level study and professional practice, reflecting on your role as a professional who delivers safe and effective person-centred care. You’ll be supported to identify influencing factors on your professional practice – developing strategies which support you to thrive personally, professionally and academically.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Reflective practice and writing skills
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Personal and professional development and identity
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Emotional intelligence
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Self-perception, privilege and introduction intersectionality and allyship
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Self-management, feedback and leadership
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Ethics in professional practice
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Communication methods and techniques
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Contemporary policy for professional practice
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Teamwork and collaborating across professional boundaries
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Personal behaviour and self-assessment techniques
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The impact of behaviours, values, research and anti-oppressive and inclusive practice
This module enables you to demonstrate an appropriate level of competent, accurate and safe practice for a range of clinical skills. You’ll also explore the professional attitudes and behaviours expected within the boundaries of legal, ethical and professional frameworks, as required by the Health and Care Professions Council.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Effective communication skills with staff, service users and carers
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Application of theory to practice
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Surface and radiographic anatomy
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Placement experiences to aid skills development for qualification
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Recording of objectives and reflections on placements
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Acting on feedback for skills development
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Working within departmental treatment protocols, IR(ME)R, SCoR code of conduct and HCPC standards
This module develops your understanding of anatomy, imaging, cancer and safe radiotherapy practice. You’ll explore the fundamentals of cancer principles, radiotherapy physics and patient-centred care – learning through a blend of in-person seminars and lectures, as well as remotely and independently.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Anatomy and radiographic image interpretation of key body systems
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The professional requirements of a therapeutic radiographer
Malignant disease, diagnosis and staging
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Cancer management and treatment modalities
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Radiotherapy treatment techniques and radiobiology
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Management of oncological emergencies
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Fundamental maths and physics
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Interactions with matter and beam characteristics
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X-ray production, the linear accelerator and radiation protection
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Side effects and their management, including patient assessment and care planning
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Communication, patient experience and inclusivity
This module develops your understanding of the human body, managing cancer, radiotherapy techniques and the impact on patients. You’ll explore oncology treatment sites, patient management, technology and research – learning through a blend of in-person seminars and lectures, as well as remotely and independently.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Anatomy and radiographic image interpretation of key body systems
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Skin, breast and prostate oncology, and radiobiology
Patient wellbeing and the psychological impact of cancer
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Superficial treatment modality
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Radioactivity principles
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Treatment planning, including AI, image registration and fusion
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Dose calculations
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Quality assurance and Linac verification
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Image interpretation and decision-making
Unconscious bias
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Literature searching and referencing
Compulsory modules
This module is your chance to apply your professional knowledge, skills and values in an integrated manner. You’ll work collaboratively with peers from other disciplines to assess, intervene and overcome the challenges of complex health and social care situations – supporting individuals, groups and communities.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Drivers for integrated and person-centred health and social care
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Inter-professional teamworking across multiple service interfaces
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Shared ethical decision-making, collaboration and co-production
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Assessment, treatment planning, evaluation and risk management
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The realities of living with long-term conditions and multi-morbidities
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Mental capacity, best interest assessment, equality and reasonable adjustments
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Resilience, communication, breaking bad news, difficult conversations
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Interpersonal and systemic discrimination in health and social care
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Inclusive language and terminology including challenging microaggressions
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Technology-enabled care and digitalisation within integrated care systems
This module introduces you to research and enquiry design and methods. You’ll be able to apply them to an area of investigation – considering factors that impact on literature appraisal – preparing you to undertake and manage an investigation as a professional practitioner.
You’ll study topics such as:
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What makes a good question
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Research design, types of evidence and suitability of methods
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Co-production – patient and public involvement
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Inclusive perspectives of research
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Data collection methods, strengths and weaknesses
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Analysis techniques
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Usefulness/impact and implications for practice
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Ethics and governance
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Sample of existing appraisal tools
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Searching and critically reviewing the literature
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to enable you to demonstrate an appropriate level of competent, accurate and safe practice for a range of clinical skills as well as professional attitudes and behaviours expected within the boundaries of legal, ethical and professional frameworks as required by the Health and Care Professions Council.
In order to meet this aim you will address the following content:
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Effective and efficient communication skills with staff, service users and carers.
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Application of theory to practice including knowledge of surface and radiographic anatomy.
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Varied experiences in placement to aid skill development for qualification.
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Recording of objectives and reflections on placements.
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Acting on feedback for skill development
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Working within departmental treatment protocols, IR(ME)R, SCoR code of conduct and HCPC standards.
Evaluate the management of cancer within the body systems studied and the role of imaging and radiotherapy planning. Appraise the oncology pathway ensuring a person centred approach to care.
Indicative content:
Oncology treatment sites
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Urological
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Lung
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Pancreas
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Liver
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Lower digestive system
Principles of operation and application of imaging modalities across the oncology pathway
Radiotherapy technology including dose and fractionation, planning considerations and verification.
You will do this through in person seminars and lectures, led by academic staff. You will also engage in remote and independent learning to enhance your learning and skill development and support digital enablement.
This module evaluates the management of cancer within the body systems studied, exploring oncology treatment sites, radiotherapy technology and patient management. You’ll look at the impact of the disease and its management on wellbeing, evaluating the role of information and support strategies.
You’ll study topics such as:
Reproductive, nervous and mid digestive sites
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Brachytherapy and treatment planning
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Image interpretation and decision making
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Stereo radiosurgery
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Psychosexual impact (sex and intimacy)
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Inclusive and personalised care
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Principles of dosimetric verification
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Informed consent and supporting service users in treatment decision making
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An introduction to human factors
Compulsory modules
This module develops your systematic understanding of leadership and education concepts in practice. You’ll critically reflect on these in the context of collaboration within health and social care practice – considering how you can effectively support people who use services, their carers and families, and communities who have complex health and care needs to thrive.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Differences between management, leadership and the role of the critical follower
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Leadership theories, models and styles most relevant to health and social care
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Self-awareness and seeing ourselves as leaders
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Recognising our own personal impact, rank, power and privilege
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Professional cultures, traditional hierarchies and becoming an agent of change
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Leading psychologically safe, anti-racist and inclusive teams
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Resilience, volatility and acknowledging the wellbeing needs of the workforce
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Sustainable practice, quality improvement and leadership
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Tackling inequalities in health and social care through advocacy and education
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Technology-enabled care and digitalisation within integrated care systems
This module enables you to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence, accurate and safe practice for a range of clinical skills. You’ll also be able to show the professional attitudes and behaviours expected within the boundaries of legal, ethical and professional frameworks, as required by the HCPC.
You’ll apply skills and learning such as:
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Effective communication skills with staff, service users and carers
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Application of theory to practice
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Knowledge of surface and radiographic anatomy
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Varied experiences to aid skills development for qualification
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Recording of objectives and reflections on placements
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Acting on feedback for skill development
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Working within departmental treatment protocols, IR(ME)R, SCoR code of conduct and HCPC standards
This module critically evaluates the management of cancer with contemporary technologies in the body systems studied. You’ll appraise service developments in treatment delivery and verification – learning through seminars and lectures, with remote and independent learning.
You’ll study topics such as:
Upper digestive and upper respiratory sites
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Paediatric malignancies
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Malignancies of bone and soft tissue
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The lymphatic, haematological and endocrine systems
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Treatment planning
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Image interpretation and decision making
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Human factors linked to incident reporting
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Application of adaptive RT
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Clinical use of the MR Linac
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Future directions of cancer care
This module enables you to critically evaluate practices aimed at improving the personalised care and survivorship experiences of people affected by cancer. You’ll learn through seminars and lectures, with remote and independent learning.
You’ll study topics such as:
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Principles of supportive cancer care
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Survivorship care and living well with and beyond cancer
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Quality of life, impact of cancer and patient assessment
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Pre-habilitation, care during treatment, rehabilitation
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Symptom management and supported self-management
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Impact of physical activity
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Late effects and late effects services
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Signposting skills
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Patient education and provision of healthy living information
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Reflecting on efficacy of communication skills to support behavioural change
This module enables you to undertake a sustained, in-depth piece of independent learning, demonstrating a critical understanding and applying appropriate research methods within a piece of work. This work will challenge and contribute to improvements in areas of practice through the dissemination of findings to professional communities.
You’ll apply learning and skills such as:
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An individual independent project/dissertation
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Creating and contributing to research and evaluation for practice
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Application of approaches to research
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Research, improvement and evaluation methodologies
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Addressing inclusivity in your research process
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Dissemination of project outcomes
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Challenges in applying research outcomes to practice
8. Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £19,155, which includes an annual placement supplement of £2,000.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Health and Social Care (PDF, 165.7KB)Legal information
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