BSc (Hons)Radiotherapy and Oncology

Study location	United Kingdom, Hatfield
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	B822

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English, Mathematics and oneScience subjects (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sociology and Sports Science) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 7.0 overall (with no less than 6.5 in any band) CAE: 185 overall (with no less than 176 in any band)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. All offers will be subject to the applicants demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours”, satisfactory interviews, health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks. In addition applicants will need to provide evidence of a clinical visit/work experience.

More information	herts.ac.uk/..es/radiotherapy-and-oncology

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of this radiotherapy and oncology course leads to an honours degree and eligibility to apply for state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Therapeutic Radiographer.

Radiotherapy provides excellent career prospects with the opportunity for continuous career development and opportunities to work in various specialties such as advanced practice, education, research and as an application specialist. The qualification is also recognised by other countries around the world providing prospects to work abroad.

99.6% of our Health and Social Work graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

The entry level for newly graduated therapeutic radiographers is band 5 on the Agenda for Change pay scales for NHS health professionals. Most graduates can expect to progress to band 6 within 2 years of commencing their first band 5 post.