BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology

The BSc Hons Radiotherapy and Oncology programme is designed to provide vocational education at undergraduate level for careers in therapeutic radiography. Therapeutic Radiography involves the use of ionising radiation in the treatment of cancer and non-malignant disorders. A therapeutic radiographer is responsible for the planning and delivery of the treatment prescription together with the general healthcare of the patient. It is important to note that radiotherapy involves working with ill and vulnerable patients and that patient care is as vitally important as the technical aspects of the role.

A level Grades BBB to include a grade B from one of the following: Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Double Award Life & Health Sciences (BB) or Double Award Applied Science (grade BB). Applied General Qualifications RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (2016 Suite) (relevant science based BTEC). Applicants must also meet the GCSE science requirements for the course. Award profile of DDM Irish Leaving Certificate Grades H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 to include English, Maths, Physics (Physics with Chemistry acceptable), plus one of Biology or Chemistry. Access to Higher Education (HE) Overall Access profile pass with an overall mark of 65%, including 65% in each level 3 module to include physics and one of biology or chemistry. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall Access profile of 24 credits at distinction plus 21 merits in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant science subject (which must include physics). Plus GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C. For further information on the entry requirements for this course please contact the administrator as listed in the Contact details. GCSE For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language, additionally GCSE maths Grade C/4. Plus GCSE Physics grade C/4 and either GCSE Biology or GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grade BB/66. IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5. TOEFL iBT - 100 with a minimum L \u2013 22, R \u2013 24, S - 25, W\u2013 24, PTE Academic - 66 (with min. of 61 in each part)