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Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University - UCAS

Course summary

Therapeutic Radiographers are highly skilled, caring professionals who play an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer. They deliver radiotherapy treatment using state-of-the-art equipment. Radiotherapy Radiographers work as part of the health care team and are involved in making decisions about radiotherapy patient management. They provide care and support to patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. Glasgow Caledonian is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team works closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the course is relevant and up to date. You'll have use of the global cloud-based radiotherapy planning system as well as accessing digital image viewing equipment. Practice placements will provide you with experience in both large and smaller cancer centres. In the Times University Guide 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University was ranked number 1 in the UK for the Radiography courses. Your career Completion of an honours degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and membership of the Society of Radiographers. Our degree is internationally recognised and offers a range of career opportunities in hospitals and other clinical settings. You can also progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research careers.

Assessment method

In our programme we use a wide range of both summative and formative assessment methods. This includes written and online exams, essays, case studies, critical review and presentations. We also use self and peer assessment in addition to tutor marked assessments. In clinical practice, students have professional performance assessments and staged assessments in addition to reflective work and practice-based exams. Students self-assess formatively and are summatively assessed by practice educators

Professional bodies

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

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Radiographers, College of

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B822
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

SWAP Access to Radiography/Access to Health and Biological Sciences at BBB IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 or equivalent Higher ESOL/English at A

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

PVG check in Scotland Local Police Check from Other Countries

Health checks

To be organised by the University

Other

Applicant will need to be either 18 when they start the course or 18 by 1st March 2027.  Applicants are strongly recommended to visit a local Cancer Unit.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Scotland £1820* Year 1
England £9535* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535* Year 1
Wales £9535* Year 1
Channel Islands £9535* Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535* Year 1
EU £15200* Year 1
International £15200* 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

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

Sponsorship information

The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.

Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University - UCAS