An honours degree recognised in the UK at 2.2 or above in a related healthcare subject or science including psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences, sport sciences, engineering and humanities. Or A professional qualification at degree level including teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession. And GCSE's in Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents* Maths at grade C 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 quualification 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 Math's equivalents Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course Maths quivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk ***GCSE English equivalents Level 2 Literacy Level 2 Key Skills IELTS If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. Please note that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply. **Helping your application succeed** **Experience** Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required of Therapeutic Radiographer. The NHS values are key to all our health courses. For further information on the standards required of students in the allied health professions please take a look at the Health and Care professions code of conduct and ethics. There are many ways you can gain experience - this might be as part of a programme of study or in a paid or voluntary capacity, and doesn't always need to be within a care setting. Interacting with people with different life experiences will help you develop a deeper level of understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. In your personal statement please reflect upon your learning from any of these experiences demonstrating an understanding of the Therapeutic Radiography profession and a genuine, reasoned commitment to studying a radiotherapy and oncology course. You will be invited to attend an interview if these key elements are included in your personal statement. Learn more at our health and social care application support sessions **Visiting a Radiotherapy Department** As part of the entry criteria you must attend a visit to a Radiotherapy department. During this visit you are assessed by the clinical staff as to your suitability for the course and the profession. We can assist with arranging a departmental visit to any one of our 9 placement sites. Please download our prospective student visitation guide and contact the admissions tutor Joanna McNamara to arrange. We advise applicants to attend a departmental visit prior to a selection event if they can, as this will assist you during the interview. **Reference** You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution with your UCAS application.

English language requirements