BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography
Overview
The full treatment
Therapeutic radiographers work in multidisciplinary teams, in radiation oncology departments, where they play a vital role in treating people with cancer. They’re responsible for accurately localising, planning and delivering ionising radiation. On this course, you’ll combine academic studies with clinical experience.
Alongside knowledge of the latest technology used to localise tumours, you’ll build the excellent communication skills needed to support patients through a difficult time.
Why Therapeutic Radiography at LSBU?
- 1st in London for graduate prospects in radiography (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020)
- A professional accreditation – approved by the Health and Care Professions and accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.
- Great work experience opportunities – with the chance to gain clinical experience in many of London’s internationally renowned teaching hospitals.
- You’ll get access to our state-of-the-art facilities – including VERT (Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training), a virtual learning environment simulating a radiotherapy treatment room.
- 1st in UK for academic support and learning opportunities (National Student Survey 2019).
Modules
During the course, you’ll learn biological science, the fundamentals of radiation science and begin the practice of radiotherapy. You’ll also study concepts of inter-professional and collaborative practice.
In Year 2, you’ll continue radiotherapy practice, combining this with applied radiation sciences, radiotherapy imaging and dosimetry, as well as appraising evidence for research informed practice.
Year 3 focuses on contemporary debates in radiotherapy and oncology, Improving quality, change management and leadership, and the third stage of radiotherapy practice.
Some compulsory skills sessions may take place in the evening.
Year 1
- Fundamentals of radiation science
- Biological science
- Radiotherapy practice 1
- Concepts of inter-professional and collaborative practice
Year 2
- Applied radiation sciences
- Radiotherapy imaging and dosimetry
- Radiotherapy practice 2
- Appraising evidence for research informed practice
Year 3
- Contemporary debates in radiotherapy and oncology
- Radiotherapy practice 3
- Improving quality, change management and leadership
Entry requirements
- A Level BBB or;
- BTEC National Diploma DDD or;
- Access to HE Diploma in Science, Health Science or similar with 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs, including Maths, English and two Sciences at Grade A*-C (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above) or equivalent.
Foundation Year
Been out of study for a long time? Or maybe you haven’t met the entry requirements of your chosen degree? Our entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies.
English language
If your first language is not English you must have the following minimum International English Language Test Score (IELTS) results at the time of applying:
- 7.0 overall or equivalent
- 7.0 in the listening and reading sections
- 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections.
Interview
If your initial application to a Health and Social Care course is successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.
Clinical visit
We recommend that, before your interview, you visit a Radiotherapy department for at least half a day.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.