MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology)
Attendance
Distance learning
Distance learning a mix of e-learning and work-based learning although you can study optional taught modules
You study for at least three years and a maximum of six years to masters level
Starts January and September
At a glance
Continue to develop your practice in radiotherapy and oncology, and gain accreditation for your advanced knowledge and skills. This course is designed to help you develop a profile that satisfies both statutory CPD and professional body requirements.
Key points
Develop your practice as an advanced practitioner.
Increase your ability to critically evaluate theoretical perspectives and relevant research underpinning professional practice.
Satisfy various professional body and statutory CPD requirements.
Study the whole course, or individual modules to gain academic credit towards a qualification.
About this course
If you are a practitioner working in an extended role or at an advanced practice level in your clinical field, this course is designed to help you develop your practice. You can tailor course content to reflect your evolving scope of practice, individual development needs and service requirements.
You critically evaluate theoretical perspectives and relevant research to help inform and underpin your clinical decision-making and develop your ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries.
The course improves your independent and active learning ability, enabling you to
advance your knowledge, understanding and skills
review and enhance your own and others practice
develop your management of complex issues and problems
lead practice developments
It also supports and enables you to work towards developing a profile that satisfies professional body requirements for advanced practice and statutory requirements for continuing professional development (CPD). This increases your employability and career potential.
Study individual modules
You can study individual modules from this course and gain academic credit towards a qualification. Visit our continuing professional development website for more information.
Associated careers
Prepare for or develop and enhance advanced level practice or begin working towards consultant practice. After graduation, you may be able to further your career in clinical practice in a variety of settings in the UK or internationally. Or you may pursue a career in teaching or research. You can also continue further study to professional doctorate or a PhD level.
Professional recognition
The course is recognised by the Society and College of Radiographers for the purposes of professional accreditation.
Course content
Postgraduate certificate core modules
expert practice
advanced practice profile
Postgraduate diploma core modules
research methods for practice
personalised study module or work-based learning module
45 credits of optional modules
Options
15 credit modules
practice educator treatment verification informed consent in healthcare practice clinical applications of radiobiology pre-treatment imaging paediatric cancer and its management evidencing your CPD prostate cancer breast cancer radiotherapy IMRT: principles to practice
30 credit modules
advanced communication and information in supportive and palliative care advanced communication skills in practice (taught and distance learning) psychology of cancer care fundamentals of radiotherapy planning advances in radiotherapy planning
You can also study modules from across all postgraduate radiotherapy and oncology courses and the wider Faculty of Health and Wellbeing continuing professional development (CPD) framework.
MSc
dissertation
Assessment
demonstrate clinical competencies in your field of expertise individually negotiated assignment portfolio outline business case journal article oral viva
Entry requirements
Normally you need one from
a degree in therapeutic radiography
a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (T) or equivalent study in therapeutic radiography
an equivalent healthcare degree
If English is a second language, you also need an IELTS of 6.5 or above.
You also need a letter of support from line manager indicating that you are in an appropriate extended role in practice, have clinical support mechanisms and a mentor assigned.
We consider applicants on an individual basis. To be accepted, you need to satisfy the course leader that you have an ability to complete the course. A telephone conversation may be arranged with the course leader to discuss your role and the suitability of the course, before a place is offered.
You must be prepared to be intellectually challenged and to reflect on your clinical practice and consider how it may be improved based on critical evaluation. You need to be motivated, able to contribute to the online discussion and debate, and be prepared to study independently to explore the research literature that underpins practice.
You must also declare
any disciplinary proceedings taken by earlier employers or educational establishments
any investigation relevant to you under the Children Act 1989 or other associated legislation
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £1,785 for 60 credits
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £7,200 for the course
2014/15 academic year
Typically £7,380 for the course
How to apply
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
Contact details
For further information contact the Post-experience and Postgraduate Office, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2373, fax +44 (0)114 225 2394, e-mail AlliedHealth@shu.ac.uk