| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 22950 per year | 0 |
Ranked 1st in the UK
By The Complete University Guide 2021 (*as an institution offering radiotherapy and oncology under the category of Medical Technology).
A range of placements
Placements across Wales ensure a range of clinical experiences, as well as opportunities to work or volunteer abroad.
Modern, specialist equipment
You will develop skills in outlining and planning radiotherapy treatment using the Oncentra Masterplan and ProSoma planning systems.
State of the art facilities
Including a specially designed mould room and our Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy (VERT) suite, which offers 3-D anatomy learning.
Do you have a passion for science, technology and the human body? Then why not join a programme that is ranked 1st in the UK under Medical Technology by the Complete University Guide 2021 and is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.
This full time, three-year BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy & Oncology programme will help you to develop the skills necessary to become a qualified therapeutic radiographer who is proactive and responsive to the rapidly changing landscape of clinical radiotherapy.
Therapeutic radiographers play a key role in the treatment and care of people with cancer. This challenging and rewarding profession uses high energy ionising radiations in the treatment of malignant and non-malignant disease. You will be introduced to behavioural, imaging and radiation sciences and be supported to develop a firm understanding of human anatomy, physiology and cancer as a disease process.
As a therapeutic radiographer you will work closely with doctors, medical physicists and other members of the healthcare team, to provide personal and supportive care to people of all ages, who often have a life-threatening disease. You will work closely at all stages of a person's treatment including, pre-treatment support, planning the radiotherapy, treatment delivery and evaluation, and management of side effects and post treatment support.
People are at the heart of our practice and the development of skills to aid your care of individuals is a central focus of the programme. The School provides an interdisciplinary environment, with opportunities for shared learning and inter-professional education. Therefore, opportunities to learn with and from other healthcare students, especially in respect of person-centred care will be part of the programme.
We offer an integrated mixture of university-based study and practice placements in the clinical setting. We work collaboratively with NHS organisations across Wales so that you are competitive in the employment market upon qualification.
You will have the opportunity to delve into an original research project representing the culmination of your three years of study. The research study aims to equip you with the necessary skills for ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
The programme aims to produce therapeutic radiographers who:
A Levels
BBB-BBC. Must include grade B in one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, PE, Physics, or Psychology.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
English requirements
Grade B or grade 6 in GCSE English Language.
At least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all subskills.
At least 100 overall with a minimum of 22 in all subskills.
At least 70 overall with a minimum of 69 in all communicative skills.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
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