BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The Radiation Physics degree trains radiation physics technologists in the clinical uses of x-rays, radioactive materials, lasers and ultraviolet radiation for imaging, diagnosis and treatment, with the laws, regulations and risk assessment principles around clinical radiation use. Students use equipment to measure and calculate radiation doses received by patients and staff.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time (blended study) | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers professional and clinical practice for medical physics, anatomy and physiology and the scientific basis of medical physics. Year 2 includes medical imaging, practice of radiation protection, medical equipment lifecycle and a work-based placement in radiation physics.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and work as independent practitioners; NHS starting salary is around GBP 28,407, rising to GBP 50,056, with opportunities in research, education, management and the private sector.

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Entry requirements

Applicants need a strong educational profile and commitment to Healthcare Science in the physical science field. Typical A-level offer minimum BBB including maths or physics; Access to Science: Distinction and Merit profile (Access to Healthcare and Access to Healthcare and Nursing not accepted); BTEC DDD; Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: B plus either BB at A level (including Maths or Physics) or DD at BTEC; Irish Leaving Certificate 345. Minimum five GCSE passes at grade A-C including Welsh/English language, Maths and a Physical Science or Double Award Science. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 7.0 with no component below 5.5. Applicants must secure their own work placement before applying. Applicants who meet the entry requirements are invited to interview (in person or by telephone or video call). Offers are conditional on a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (or approved equivalent), an occupational health declaration and assessment, and a satisfactory educational reference.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year, full-time Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (blended study)

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