Course summary
The MSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology is a 2-year, full-time programme of teaching and learning which integrates the clinical skills, academic knowledge, attitudes and understanding required to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer. Graduates from the programme will be fit for practice, purpose and award and will be flexible, adaptable individuals, capable of critical thinking and using an evidence-based approach to contribute to improvements in patient centred treatment and care. Graduates will meet all of the required first post competencies as outlined in the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency and be eligible to apply for registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer. In addition, graduates will meet the requirements of the Society and College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework for the Therapeutic Radiography workforce. Students studying this programme will have the opportunity to study at a Russell Group research-led University. The radiotherapy simulation skills suite enables simulation to be core to student learning.
Modules
Year 1: Semester 1 RADT410 - Oncology and Clinical Practice 2 (Breast, Bladder and Female Pelvis), Level 7 (20 credits) RADT411 - Physics and Radiobiology for Radiotherapy, Level 7 (10 credits) HEAL 417 - Research Methods in Healthcare Practice, Level 7 (15 credits) Semester 2 RADT421 - Foundations of Physics and Radiobiology for Radiotherapy, Level 6 (10 credits) RADT420 - Oncology and Clinical Practice 1(Skin, Colorectal and Prostate), Level 7 (20 credits) Year 2: Semester 1 RADT413 - Technology for Radiotherapy, Level 7 (10 credits) RADT412 - Oncology and Clinical Practice 4 (Rare Cancers and Palliative Care), Level 7 (20 credits) Semester 2 RADT423 - Practical Issues in Radiotherapy, Level 7 (10 credits) RADT422 - Oncology and Clinical Practice 3 (Head, Neck & Thorax), Level 7 (20 credits) Semesters 1 & 2 HEAL418 - Dissertation: Healthcare Practice, Level 7 (45 credits)
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree or above in a relevant health, physical, biological or life science subject. International qualifications - If you hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent, but don't meet our entry requirements, a Pre-Master's can help you gain a place. This specialist preparation course for postgraduate study is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. Although there's no direct Pre-Master's route to this PGDip, completing a Pre-Master's pathway can guarantee you a place on many other postgraduate courses at The University of Liverpool. Please see the course page on the University of Liverpool website for further details, including English language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Please visit the University of Liverpool course page for up to date fee information.
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX