BSc (Hons) Radiography (Radiotherapy and Oncology) with Foundation Year

All students studying on a Foundation course will take the following core units:

• Human Sciences I (20 credits)
• Introduction to Healthcare (20 credits)
• Personal and Professional Development (20 credits)
• Human Sciences II (20 credits)
• Gateway Extended Project (20 credits).

Pathway Unit

Foundations in Radiography (Diagnostic and Therapeutic) unit (20 credits)

Units

• Radiation Physics
• Anatomical Systems for Imaging & Radiotherapy
• Foundations of Radiotherapy & Oncology I
• Foundations of Radiotherapy & Oncology II
• Professional Practice & Patient Care for Radiotherapy
• Introduction to Evidence Based Practice

Units

• Planning & Verification
• Radiotherapy Equipment
• Research Methodologies
• Oncology II
• Applied Radiobiology
• Professional Practice & Wellbeing for Radiotherapy

Units

• Practice Based Project
• Imaging for Radiotherapy
• Advances in Radiotherapy & Oncology Practice
• Oncology III
• Professional Practice & Clinical Confidence for Radiotherapy

If you’re applying from the UK or Ireland:

You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above including English language and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. For mature or non-traditional applicants consideration will be given to individual circumstances.

Is there anything else that is required?

If you live in the UK, we’ll need a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS) check. It’s standard for all UK students and we’ll be there to guide you through the process once you’ve applied.

• 64 UCAS Tariff points
• A-levels: DDE or higher. Your grades can be in any subject, though we don’t consider General Studies.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Merit
• Access to HE Diploma: 45 credits at level 3 with a merit profile or above. We accept a range of different Access programmes to join us on the MChiro course. Access to Health Sciences, Access to Science, Access to Medicine, Access to Nursing would all be accepted.
• International Baccalaureate: Overall grade of 28 points or higher.
• Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: BBCCC or above from 5 Higher subjects.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of 5 subjects at Higher level, with grades H3, H3, H3, H4, H4 or above.
• T Levels: Merit in any T-Level subject.

We welcome learners from non-traditional backgrounds and will consider individual circumstances where appropriate.

If you have undertaken a qualification that’s not listed, it may still be considered. Get in touch with our Admissions team via email or call us on 01202 436200 and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.

Is there anything else that is required?

If you live in the UK, we’ll need a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (Enhanced DBS) check. It’s standard for all UK students and we’ll be there to guide you through the process once you’ve applied.

To gain a place on the course applicants must also successfully undergo an interview process. These interviews will be undertaken remotely via Teams. More information about this process will be provided if/when applicants are invited to the interview stage.

Please note:
You may be required to have an occupational health screening prior to commencement on the course.

For more information about our admissions policies and procedures, including our Admissions Complaints and Appeals Policy, see our latest policies.

International Students

If your qualification is not listed here, please read our international entry requirements or get in touch with our Admissions team.

Please note:
To be accepted onto this course; you will also need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum standards of English.

For further information on English language requirements, please read our English language requirements. More information on permission to study in the UK can be found on our Visas and Immigration page.