Master of/BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A four-year integrated undergraduate Master of Radiotherapy and Oncology/BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology for future therapeutic radiographers. Students enrol on the master's route with the option to switch to the BSc (Hons) route; both lead to eligibility for registration with the HCPC and CORU. The course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers, with clinical placements each year.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals of Radiotherapy and Oncology, Foundation and Applied Radiotherapy Technologies, Applied Radiotherapy and Oncology 1, Specialised Radiotherapy and Oncology, Advanced Radiotherapy Technologies, Research Methods, Health Literacy, Health Inequalities, Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy, Entrepreneurship and Leadership, a Dissertation and Radiotherapy Placement C.

Career pathways

Most graduates begin as Band 5 therapeutic radiographers with very high graduate employment rates; later they may specialise, for example in clinical treatment review.

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Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard BBBC, minimum BCCC. A-level: BCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3. International Baccalaureate: 28 points. One science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at grade C or above at Higher/A-level or equivalent, plus English, Maths and a science at National 5/GCSE grade C/4 or above (National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills accepted). Minimum criteria apply to applicants with a contextual widening-access factor. Mature applicants with relevant qualifications and/or experience welcome. Direct entry not available; relevant HN qualifications may be considered for Year One. Applicants are encouraged to have visited a radiotherapy department and must be 18 by 1 February 2028 for the Year One placement. PVG check, occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance required; Hepatitis B immunisation may be requested. English language (international): IELTS 6.0 with no element below 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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