Radiography Radiotherapy and Oncology (with Foundation Year) at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) - UCAS

Course summary

“Please note: from September 2024 you can study the Foundation Year at our Bournemouth location. Levels 4, 5 and 6 will be taught from our Bournemouth location only.” This foundation course is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) (Honors) degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support. Following successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress with confidence to the first year of the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) degree. The BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) degree provides a route into a rewarding career as a therapeutic radiographer. One in two of the population will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and so radiotherapy treatment, which uses high energy x-rays to treat tumours, has never been more important. Up to a third of people with cancer will need radiotherapy and will rely on people like you to provide it. Studying the BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) course will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified therapeutic radiographer and you’ll develop the ability to think critically, analyse data, evaluate treatments and empathise with the patients in your care. On completion of the course, you will have the ability to synthesise evidence from current practice and research to develop in-depth critical knowledge and understanding of the therapeutic profession. This BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) course will enable you to learn how to work under pressure using advanced equipment, and make split-second critical decisions. This course is accredited by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) for eligibility to apply for registration.

Modules

Year 0 (foundation year) (subject to approval, unit titles may change) - Human Sciences I, Introduction to Healthcare, Personal and Professional Development, Gateway Extended Project, Human Sciences II, Foundations in Radiography (Diagnostic Radiography and Therapeutic Radiography) Year 1 - Professional Practice and Patient Care, Radiation Physics, Anatomy and Physiology for the Radiographer, Research Skills and Principles, Equipment of Radiotherapy, Oncology 1, Introduction to Radiobiology. Year 2 - Professional Practice and Wellbeing, Planning and Dosimetry, Radiographic Anatomy, Research Methods, Oncology 2, Healthcare Policy and Quality Management, Further Radiobiology. Year 3 - Professional Practice and Clinical Confidence, Advanced Planning and Dosimetry, Advances in Radiotherapy, Research Dissertation, Oncology 3.

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B824
Institution code:
A65
Campus name:
Health Sciences University
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each section.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Additional entry requirements

Health checks

Interview

Other

New students are required to undertake a DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and an occupational health check with immunsations, these costs are covered by the student


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with no less than 6.5 in each section
TOEFL (iBT)100with minimum scores of 19 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
EU £16560* Year 1
International £16560* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

New students are required to undertake a DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and an occupational health check, these costs are covered by the student
Radiography Radiotherapy and Oncology (with Foundation Year) at Health Sciences University (formerly AECC University College) - UCAS