Course summary
This course provides graduates an ideal opportunity to retrain and enter a rewarding and challenging health care profession. Students on this course will complete a number of modules that integrate anatomy, physiology, radiotherapy physics and radiotherapy practice. You will have the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice in a range of tutorial, workshops and clinical placements. You will also develop your knowledge in the area of research and undertake a final dissertation.
Modules
Introduction to Radiotherapy Practice (40 credits): To develop the student knowledge base with regard to person centred practice, cancer management principles and processes, scientific principles and radiation protection detailed in the modular content. Fundamental of Radiotherapy Practice (20 credits): To develop a knowledge base with regard to person centred practice and the ability to relate anatomy, physiology and the scientific and technological principles of radiotherapy to the treatment procedures detailed in the module content. Less Commonly Occurring Cancers (20 credits): This modules aims to enable development of thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the processes involved in safe and accurate delivery of radiotherapy treatments and to develop an ability to critique standards, monitor practice and appreciate the need for informed practice. Cross Sectional Imaging Science (20 credits): This modules aims to develop the ability to critically evaluate concepts and scientific principles of specialist equipment and associated cross-sectional anatomy, pathology and image quality related to Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy (20 credits): This modules aims to facilitate an understanding of advanced practice techniques and specialist roles within radiotherapy, considering the development and transferability of skills and impact on the service. Preparing for Practice as an Allied Health Professional (20 credits): This modules aims to explore factors that shape and influence the provision of health and social care by the allied health professions Leadership and Enterprise in Health Practice (20 credits): This modules aims to critically evaluate the concepts of leadership and leading change, intra/entrepreneurship and innovation within the health and social care sector and explore opportunities for leading and developing enterprising ideas for health and well-being. Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice (20 credits): The aim of the module is to support the learner to develop an in-depth understanding of approaches to research, to apply knowledge in order to critically appraise evidence and to form reasoned conclusions and to develop the research skills and knowledge necessary to undertake an independent research project Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry (project) (20 credits): The module aims to enable learners to develop and apply the skills of research and enquiry to produce a small scale study which demands a professional approach, academic rigour, independence and self-direction Radiotherapy Practice-based Learning: Placement 1 (60 credits): This modules aims to enable successful integration into the multidisciplinary team and development of a holistic, safe and effective approach radiotherapy practice. Radiotherapy Practice-based Learning: Placement 2 (60 credits): This modules aims to enable critical appraisal of all aspects of the role of the radiographer and the environment in which the profession is practiced to enable integration of communication, clinical and problem solving skills with theoretical studies. To demonstrate professional competence in therapeutic procedures and to recognise the relevance and implications of quality assurance systems and resource management. NB The modules listed are correct at time of posting (October 2023) but are subject to change. In the event that modules change, QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students.
Assessment method
A variety of assessment structures will be used including online examinations, self-appraisal, course work, ePortfolio, viva voce, examinations, presentations and clinical assessment.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
A good honours degree (normally second class or above). An application should illustrate what has been done by the applicant to research, and understand more about the role of a therapeutic radiographer. In particular, evidence of understanding the skills, attributes and values required to work as a therapeutic radiographer should be evident in the application. Where possible a visit to a department should be evidenced. This program is not suitable for those with a degree in diagnostic radiography or a medical degree. International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 7.0 and no individual component score below 6.5. Criminal Records Check: A satisfactory criminal records check will be required.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £11710 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £11710 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £11710 | Year 1 |
Wales | £11710 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £11710 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £11710 | Year 1 |
International | £22970 | Year 1 |
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
Provider information
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
Edinburgh
EH21 6UU