BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology BSc (Hons) allows students the traditional academic and clinical learning opportunities to develop into competent and resilient radiographers, equipped with the necessary skills to flourish in a wide array of professional environments. This course adopts an integrated, case-based approach, linking academic study, simulation and clinical placements to explore the full radiotherapy patient pathway. It aims to produce competent, reflective, research-active, caring, safe, proactive and progressive Therapeutic Radiographers, through an innovative and authentic teaching and assessment strategy encompassing real-world radiotherapy research and radiotherapy clinical simulation.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one of the programme is concerned primarily with the acquisition of knowledge, with some integration and application of this knowledge to clinical practice. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin therapeutic radiography and its role in the management of cancer. Compulsory modules in year one include Foundations of Radiation Oncology and Patient Care 1, Radiotherapy Practice 1 (radiotherapy Clinical Preparation & Foundations of Professionalism), Research Methods in Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Physics, Technology and Radiobiology 2, Radiotherapy Physics, Technology and Radiobiology 1, Foundations of Radiation Oncology and Patient Care 2 (breast and Prostate).

Career pathways

With an ageing population and improved cancer detection techniques, there is a high demand for suitably qualified healthcare professionals to support cancer patients.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: BBB with at least one science subject.; GCSE: 5 GCSEs at Grades A* - C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced these subject me be offered at a minimum of Grade 5.; Subject requirements: For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.; BTEC Extended Diploma: BTEC Nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades A* – C, which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Where numerical grading has been introduced, English Language, Maths and a Science will be required at Grade 5 or above.; IB: 30 points overall with no score less than 4 to include a science subject.at Higher Level or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects to include a science subject at Higher Level. European Baccalaureate 74% overall with a minimum mark of 8 in Biology and no other subject less than a 6.; English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £1,508 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

International applicants: GBP 33,000 a year (2027/28). full-time; Year in industry fee £2,010; Year abroad fee £16,500 (applies to year in China) (not included) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://ucas.com/students

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