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MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration)

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    MSc Full-time

Course Description

Therapeutic Radiography is a rewarding career that is challenging and has a combination of science, technology and patient care. The MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration) is a two-year, full time, qualifying course for graduates with a suitable and relevant first degree, providing an accelerated route into the profession. It is not for those who have already completed a qualification in Therapeutic Radiography.

What’s covered in this course?

The MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration) course is the only MSc pre-registration course in Birmingham that covers oncology, radiotherapy technology and psychosocial issues surrounding cancer care. Our radiotherapy course will teach you to work with patients of all ages, to help relieve and/or cure the symptoms of their cancer. As the only education centre for radiography in the West Midlands region, our MSc Therapeutic Radiography (pre-registration) course will prepare you to be a fully qualified Therapeutic Radiographer once you have graduated. On qualification, you will be entitled to apply for registration with the regulator, the Health and Care Professions Council, to gain registered practitioner status and be able to practice in the UK.

As a Therapeutic Radiographer, you will be responsible for preparing and administering radiation to cancer patients, operating highly technical radiation equipment, imaging patients with the latest technology, monitoring patients’ progress and giving advice as they progress through radiotherapy treatment.

You will develop specialist skills by spending time on clinical placements within hospital cancer centres, providing you with plenty of experience to develop professionally and gain valuable employability skills. Your academic studies will take place at our City South Campus, which features a radiotherapy treatment couch with laser alignment system, a Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) and advanced treatment planning facilities. With use of these dedicated facilities, you will confidently develop essential skills within a safe educational environment.

You will learn the science behind radiotherapy practice, as well as the human anatomy and physiology, radiation physics and radiobiology. You will also study the social and psychological aspects of cancer care and the needs of patients to ensure that you leave with all the skills needed to be a professional and expert Therapeutic Radiographer.

Entry Requirements

  • You must have an Honours degree with a 2:1 or above in a relevant subject such as anatomy, human biology, biomedical science and psychology. This list is not exhaustive and applicants with other subjects will be reviewed on an individual basis.
  • Please note, we may need to ask to see your undergraduate degree transcript and in some cases will request further details about the content of individual modules.
  • You must also have GCSEs in mathematics and English at grade C or above.
  • Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5 in line with the HCPC English language requirements for Therapeutic Radiographers.
  • All places will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and a satisfactory Occupational Health check.
  • Any offer of a place is subject to satisfactory performance at interview.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are various funding options, including loans, scholarships and bursaries.

Student Destinations

You will be gaining a professional qualification that will enable you to gain employment within the wider NHS. The clinical skills you gain will support your developing competence and enable you to undertake the role of a qualified therapeutic radiographer. You will gain competence in the safe and effective operation of cutting edge medical technologies and develop autonomous practice skills including decision making and care provision.

Your qualification will enable you to seek professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership with the Society of Radiographers.

You will receive opportunities to develop your employability skills whilst a student. This includes development of your ability to mentor others, practice your interview skills and job application writing skills.

Module Details

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