Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,940 for the course
International/EU: £11,150 for the course -
How long will I study?
3 Years
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2026
Course summary
- Join a flexible pathway to advance your scope of practice in non-surgical oncology.
- Learn remotely through personalised, work-based study and specialist support.
- Strengthen your confidence and capability across the four pillars of practice.
- Enhance care within radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy and acute oncology.
- Align with NHSE Multi-professional Advanced Practice Framework and Accend principles.
The MSc Advanced Practice Non-Surgical Oncology supports advanced development within your scope of practice – in areas such as radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) and acute oncology (AO). Through flexible, work-based learning, the programme develops your clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and reflective capability as an autonomous practitioner within employer and national framework requirements.
How you learn
Learning is flexible, accessible and personalised – combining synchronous and asynchronous activities delivered through Blackboard and supported by PebblePad for reflective portfolio development. You’ll engage in active, collaborative and enquiry-based learning that promotes critical thinking, emotional intelligence and evidence-informed decision-making.
The programme uses structured online learning approaches that support progressive development of confidence, collaboration and analytical capability. Learning activities are grounded in authentic, practice-based tasks that connect theory directly to your professional context.
Research and inquiry underpin the programme’s teaching, learning and assessment. Through the mandatory Research and Innovation in Healthcare Practice module and a supervised dissertation, you’ll develop competence in designing and undertaking ethically sound research, service evaluations, or critical reviews relevant to advanced oncology practice.
You learn through:
- interactive webinars and online seminars
- work-based learning activities
- reflective portfolio development
- peer discussion and collaborative problem-solving
- research supervision and dissertation support
Key themes
Grounded in the four pillars of practice, clinical, leadership, education and research, the course enables you to strengthen your contribution to multidisciplinary cancer services while promoting patient safety, ethical decision-making and service innovation.
You’ll develop critical decision-making and clinical reasoning skills within your defined scope of practice – in areas such as radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy and acute oncology – strengthening safe and effective patient-centred care.
You’ll explore leadership approaches, service improvement strategies and ethical frameworks that support innovation, quality assurance and patient safety in complex oncology services.
You’ll examine your role in mentoring, supervision, education and workforce development, strengthening your contribution to multidisciplinary teams and service sustainability.
You’ll critically engage with oncology research and national frameworks, developing the skills to evaluate evidence, undertake service evaluation and contribute to research-informed service improvement.
Course-level support
An Individual Learning Plan supports you in identifying goals, monitoring your development, and aligning academic study with your advanced practice scope. You’ll be part of a collaborative online community that enables professional networking and shared learning across oncology disciplines.
You’ll also be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled employment through a number of key areas, designed to help you balance master’s level study with professional responsibilities. These include:
- guidance from research-active academics and oncology specialists
- structured dissertation supervision
- formative feedback across modules
- peer collaboration within a multidisciplinary cohort
- access to our Skills Centre for academic writing and study development
Applied learning
Applied learning is central to the programme. Your workplace serves as the primary site for development, enabling immediate integration of new knowledge into radiotherapy, systemic anticancer therapy or acute oncology practice.
Live projects
You’ll undertake work-based projects aligned to your defined scope of advanced practice. These may include service evaluations, pathway redesign, quality improvement initiatives or evidence-informed clinical innovations.
Your dissertation is an opportunity to investigate a practice-based question or service development need that’s relevant to your oncology setting.
Networking opportunities
Through collaborative online learning and engagement with an interprofessional teaching team, you’ll share experiences and practice insights with peers across radiotherapy and oncology settings.
Your learning is supported by advanced and consultant practitioners who contribute clinical expertise to the programme. You’ll also have opportunities to connect with wider professional communities, including national networks of radiotherapy and oncology practitioners.
Course leaders and tutors
Melanie Clarkson
Senior LecturerStaff profile for Melanie Clarkson, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
MODULE AIMS:
This module aims to develop your advanced clinical reasoning and professional judgement in non-surgical oncology, enabling you to apply evidence-based practice to complex clinical scenarios. The module fosters mastery in clinical decision-making by exploring decision-making models, addressing cognitive biases, integrating legal, ethical, and professional considerations, In uncomplex and complex scenarios. The module encourages you to take an evidence-based ownership of your professional practice and academic learning to support the development of your advanced clinical practice.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Clinical decision-making models and application to practice (For example: hypothetico-deductive approach, pattern recognition, cognitive biases and error reduction)
Development and application of professional judgement
Legal, ethical and professional issues within advanced practice in non-surgical oncology
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in oncology.
Applying evidence to clinical scenarios.
Complex Clinical Scenarios (For example: multi-morbidity, frailty, and treatment complications.)
Development of capability and mastery in practice
This comprehensive module is tailored to non-surgical oncology, providing a structured framework for analysis, reflection, and experiential learning. It supports you as an advanced practitioner in achieving personal, professional, and academic growth within your field. The module emphasises critical thinking about current practice, professional roles within multidisciplinary teams, and adherence to statutory or professional body requirements, all aimed at enhancing your advanced clinical practice. Designed as a building block, it seamlessly links with gateway progression year after year.
You’ll study topics such as:
Principles, concepts and issues associated with portfolio development and maintenance.
Theoretical framework of reflective practice
Critically reflective writing
Advanced communication and shared decision-making
Ethical and legal framework
Theory, policy and practice in support of equality, diversity and inclusion objectives
Supporting Learners in the Workplace
Leadership, management, and organisation
Patient safety and quality improvement
Research and evidence-based practice
Systems management and business planning
Continuing professional development & education delivery
Personal well-being and resilience
Personal and professional career development planning
Professional networking, digital footprint and showcasing self.
This module aims to provide fundamental knowledge and skills for registered professionals in Oncology. You will explore the philosophy, principles and practices in oncology and radiotherapy to enable you to develop your clinical expertise and provide person-centred evidence-based assessment and optimal care for people affected by cancer, and/or be able to signpost and refer patients to more specialist/advanced practitioners and/or specialist services.
The module is aligned with the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) framework and will assist you in the development of academic, professional and transferable skills that support future learning, can be applied in practice to positively to enhance your service, enable you to evidence requirements of your regulatory body, and support career and role development within specialist cancer services.
You will study topics such as:
Philosophy, principles, policies, and service models influencing the delivery and quality of cancer care.
Cancer biology, cancer as a genetic disease, process of carcinogenesis, angiogenesis and metastases, cell growth, cell death and DNA repair, aetiology, epidemiology.
Genomics and its applications in cancer diagnosis, prognosis and treatment including staging and grading.
Contemporary, oncology practice in technical & patient care including novel and
experimental practice innovations and their impact on service delivery
- Cancer pathways & transitions in cancer care (primary prevention, screening, diagnosis, rehabilitation, treatment, rehabilitation, supportive, palliative and end of life care).
- Identify and manage oncological emergencies using evidence-based escalation protocols.
- Approaches to symptom control, psychosocial support and working within a multi-professional team.
- Person centred care, shared decision-making, informed consent, and personalised care planning.
- Utilise research and demonstrate synthesis and judgement and reflective practice to enhance care quality and evidence CPD.
Year 2
Elective modules
This module will provide registered healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to undertake comprehensive physical examination including systematic history taking across a range of patient and client groups. The module emphasises safe, holistic and evidence-based assessment.
Undertaking this module the student will learn to perform a comprehensive, skilled clinical examination of the major body systems in relation to adults. Major topics include Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurology, Musculoskeletal and Abdominal systems alongside which students will be introduced to ENT, Breast and Integumentary and Genitourinary assessment. Also included are sessions designed to help the non-specialist practitioner assess distress in Mental Health.
This module will develop your evidence‑based understanding of breast cancer, encompassing tumour biology, genetics, and the tumour microenvironment, the malignant disease process. You will explore epidemiological trends, diagnostic and prognostic tools alongside ethical considerations such as genetic testing and consent and evaluate key treatment modalities. The module aims to provide insight into the impact of breast cancer and its treatment on physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. Survivorship care is addressed in detail, focusing on long‑term follow‑up, management of side‑effects, lifestyle interventions, and you will appraise support strategies for people across the spectrum of care. The module encourages synthesis of current evidence and exploration of future directions, equipping you to integrate diagnostic, treatment, and survivorship elements into holistic breast cancer care.
You will study topics such as
Epidemiology of breast cancer: incidence, risk factors, screening, health inequalities
Molecular biology: oncogenes, tumour suppressors (e.g. BRCA1/2), tumour microenvironment, metastasis
Diagnostics: imaging, prognostic tools, histopathology, classification, staging, molecular subtyping
Treatment: surgery, radiotherapy, systemic therapies (chemotherapy & hormone), targeted therapies, immunotherapy, novel agents
Survivorship: follow-up, side effects, lifestyle interventions, psychosocial support
Evidence based practice: contemporary evidence and future directions.
The aim of this module is to develop specialist knowledge and skills that support the implementation and enhancement of prehabilitation and rehabilitation interventions and programmes, across the cancer pathway – enabling healthier lives through practice and innovation that helps people to manage the consequences of cancer and its treatment, and improved quality of life.
You will study topics such as:
Key principles and role of rehabilitation across the cancer pathway. The cancer rehabilitation workforce and the role of multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Prehabiltiation and rehabilitation interventions and programmes. Core elements of rehabilitation (physical activity promotion & exercise prescription, nutritional support, psychological support) and targeted rehabilitation (e.g., speech & language, cognitive, sexual, continence, vocational).
Methods/tools for holistic assessment and evaluation.
Creating personalised, feasible and evidence informed interventions, tailored to individual needs and priorities.
Supporting self-management and behaviour change (inc. a focus on health coaching and motivational interviewing).
Planning, implementing and maintaining prehabilitation and rehabilitation services.
Complex symptom management in oncology demands a nuanced, person-centred approach that prioritises the lived experience of illness and overall quality of life. This module focuses on developing advanced knowledge in managing symptoms associated with cancer and its treatments, integrating comprehensive, compassionate care strategies. Emphasising the patient’s narrative, it promotes collaborative, multidisciplinary approaches and evidence-informed interventions.
You will study topics such as:
Patient-Centred Care: Understanding and integrating the patient's perspective in symptom management.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Roles and responsibilities within the healthcare team.
Complex Symptom Assessment: Techniques and tools for evaluating multifaceted symptoms.
Evidence-Based Interventions: Pharmacological and non-pharmacological, integrative oncology approaches to the management of symptoms such as pain, lymphoedema, nausea, cognitive decline, frailty and cachexia.
Communication Skills: Strategies for effective discussions with patients and families about complex symptoms.
This module will develop your understanding of oncology and multimodality management options for cancers arising in the gynaecological region, you will explore patient pathways and transitions across the spectrum of care, taking into consideration decision-making, and evaluating personalised care.
You will enhance your understanding of the impact of gynaecological cancers, and treatment on physical, sexual and reproductive health; psychological, emotional, and social wellbeing and appraise support strategies.
Policy, guidelines and contemporary evidence that underpin practice will be explored and you will be encouraged to critically reflect on your own and others practice within the multi-disciplinary team and consider addressing health inequalities and improving outcomes.
You will study topics such as:
Relevant anatomy, risk factors, aetiology, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging & anatomy.
Approaches in Surgery, Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy, Chemotherapy, Targeted & Immunotherapies.
Acute & Late effects, psychological, sexual and social impact of the disease and its treatment including fertility preservation and menopause.
Patient-centred communication and shared decision-making.
Symptom management; Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation and Personalised care.
This module will develop your understanding of oncology and multimodality management options in common Head and Neck cancers (excluding Thyroid).
Provide insight into the impact of its treatment on physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing and appraise support strategies for people across the spectrum of care.
You will be encouraged to critically reflect on your own and others practice within the multi-disciplinary team and consider the impact of care on the patient/carer experience and how this might be improved.
You will study topics such as:
Risk factors, aetiology, epidemiology, staging & anatomy.
Approaches in Surgery, Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Targeted & Immunotherapies
Acute & Late effects, Psycho-social impact of the disease and its treatment.
Symptom management; Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation and Personalised care.
This module will challenge you to build on your knowledge of current practice and critically examine cutting-edge technical innovations and patient-centred clinical strategies that are shaping the future of radiotherapy. You’ll integrate both innovations and strategies to explore how they reshape pathways, workflows and outcomes across major tumour sites and a range of settings. You will critique emerging evidence to help you make reasoned judgements on what radiotherapy will look like in the coming years.
You’ll study topics such as:
Advanced imaging for target delineation and treatment verification including photon counting CT (PCCT), MRI-guided radiotherapy, novel PET tracers, SGRT and ultrasound guidance
Image guided spacers and positioning adjuncts
Motion management strategies including gating and tracking
Proton, carbon-ion and emerging heavy particle modalities
Upright radiotherapy
Biologically guided radiotherapy/dose painting by numbers
Radiomics and radiogenomics
- Impact of AI across radiotherapy pathways including planning and predictive models for determining treatment strategies
- The role of adaption
- In-vivo 3D dose verification
- Toxicity mitigation, survivorship, and optimisation of patient outcomes
This module offers you the opportunity to critically reflect on your role and influence within your organisational context. Through exploring challenges identified in your environmental analysis, you will apply different leadership theories to your context, fostering a deeper understanding of how to lead authentically and collaboratively to support inclusive cultures and sustainable improvements
Indicative content
Employing a curious and analytical approach to examine key internal and external factors influencing your organisation, to inform effective leadership
Contemporary leadership models and approaches emphasising leadership as a collective and relational process e.g. transformational, adaptive, distributed, servant, situational
Exploring how culture, values, and climate influence behaviour and relationships to foster inclusion and psychological safety
Developing personal leadership presence and effectiveness, including cultivating curiosity, self-awareness, resilience, and adaptability in complex and evolving environments
This module aims to facilitate your reflection and critical appraisal of underpinning theories of learning, teaching and assessment of adults that enables the design, delivery and evaluation of education. The emphasis is on exploring how educational concepts and theories are implemented and how they impact on your professional practice in the health and social care setting.
Indicative content
Lesson planning and evaluation
Theories of adult learning and teaching in higher education
Teaching strategies
Assessment and feedback
Learner support
M level academic writing
Engagement with the HEA UKPSF and other professional body requirements as appropriate.
This module will address the following issues, pertinent to prescribing as a non-medical practitioner, meeting regulatory requirement that typically include:
- Consultation, Assessment and decision making skills
- Models and frameworks used in prescribing
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Prescribing governance
- Ethical and legal issues of prescribing
- Current issues in prescribing
- Evidence based practice
- Professional accountability and responsibility
- Consent & Adherence
- Prescribing In the public health context
- Toxicology
- Leadership in prescribing
- Human factors
For those studying on the apprenticeship route, the following KSB’s will be met through study of this module
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Knowledge |
4.4 Critically appraise and synthesise the outcomes of research, evaluation and audit; apply this within your own and others’ practice; act as a bridge between clinical and research practice; promote the use of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines |
4.4 Critical appraisal techniques and how to apply new knowledge effectively to own and others’ clinical practice; the importance of integrating research into clinical practice; the range of evidence-based standards, policies and clinical guidelines which apply to own and others’ practice |
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Skills |
1.1 Practise with a high level of autonomy and be accountable for your decisions and omissions; work in line with your code of professional conduct, professional standards and scope of practice |
1.1 Local, national policies and procedures within your scope of practice, the professional and regulatory codes of conduct relevant to your advanced clinical practice; the importance of working within boundaries of practice; the range of physical, psychological, pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic interventions within your scope of practice |
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1.2 Assess individuals and families using person-centred approaches and a range of assessment methods, for example including history taking, holistic examination, requesting and interpreting diagnostic tests or conducting health and care needs assessments |
1.2 The range of physical, psychological and population based assessment methods used within your area of practice and the application of pathophysiology to underpin assessment and diagnosis |
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1.3 Use multi-agency and inter-professional resources, critical thinking, independent decision-making skills, problem solving skills and professional judgement to formulate and act on potential diagnoses |
1.3 The causes, signs, symptoms and impact of physical and mental health conditions within your scope of practice; how to draw on a diverse range of knowledge and critical thinking in your decision-making to determine evidence- based therapeutic interventions |
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1.6 Initiate and evaluate a range of interventions which may include prescribing of medicines, therapies and care |
1.6 Local and national policies, regulatory frameworks and guidelines for prescribing where appropriate; knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics relative to your scope of practice |
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1.7 Ensure safety of individuals and families through the appropriate management of risk |
1.7 Strategies to mitigate risk |
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1.8 Seek out and apply contemporary, high-quality evidence-based resources and existing and emerging technology as appropriate. |
1.8 The importance of evidence-based practice and technology, such as genomics, to underpin and inform decisions made about care and treatment. |
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Behaviour |
3.6 Establish and exercise your individual scope of practice within legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct to manage risk and enhance the care experience |
3.6 The range of legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct that apply to your practice |
This module is designed to help you develop expertise in delivering holistic, evidence-informed palliative and end-of-life care to oncology patients and their caregivers. You will gain advanced insight into the complex clinical, psychosocial, ethical, spiritual, cultural, and relational dimensions that shape the palliative trajectory in advanced cancer. The module explores effective models of communication, shared decision-making, and care planning, with emphasis on patient-centred, family-centred, and multiprofessional approaches. You will critically evaluate current research and policy frameworks to advocate for and implement high-quality care, integrating ethical judgement, cultural responsiveness, and reflective practice to optimise outcomes in palliative oncology.
You will study topics such as:
Definitions and distinctions between palliative and end-of-life care in oncology
Advanced disease trajectories and treatment burden in cancer care
Oncological emergencies and complications
Psychological, social, and spiritual distress; coping strategies and existential concerns for patients and caregivers
Communication skills, including breaking bad news, advanced care planning, discussing prognosis and death, and practicing cultural sensitivity
Ethical and legal considerations in palliative oncology and treatment decision-making
Models of palliative care and multiprofessional collaboration in oncology.
This module will develop your understanding of oncology and multimodality management options of all stages of Prostate cancer. Provide insight into the impact of its treatment on physical, psychological, sexual, emotional and social wellbeing and appraise support strategies for people across the spectrum of care. You will be encouraged to critically reflect on your own and others practice within the multi-disciplinary team and consider the impact of care on the patient/carer experience and how this might be improved.
You will study topics such as:
Relevant anatomy, risk factors, aetiology, epidemiology, staging & grading.
Approaches in treatment including novel modalities.
Acute & Late effects, Psycho-social impact of the disease and its treatment; Symptom management; Prehabilitation & Rehabilitation and Personalised care.
This module aims to provide high level knowledge on the impact of cancer and its treatment on sexual function and sexual wellbeing.
You will explore theory, evidence, and practice to understand these effects and the complex interconnected factors such as body image, intimacy, relationships and personal identity.
Through evidence-based learning and reflective practice, you’ll develop skills and build confidence to support sexual wellbeing of people living with and beyond cancer and their caregivers, partners and families with compassion and sensitivity.
The module also explores professional contributions and effective collaboration in multi-professional teams across the spectrum of care. With development of resilience and self-care strategies, helping you sustain your professional effectiveness and personal wellbeing in emotionally demanding roles.
You will study topics such as:
Cancer & treatment impact on sexual function, psychological and sexual wellbeing e.g. body image, intimacy, relationships and personal identity
Management of sexual dysfunction and psychosexual consequences, exploring a range of approaches to informational, emotional, esteem, social, medical or clinical interventions.
Assessment and referral pathways
Supporting families and partners
Clinical, cultural, legal and ethical perspectives that arise in providing sexual symptom information, management and personalised care for people affected by cancer.
Practitioner resilience and reflective practice
Final year
Compulsory modules
This module focuses upon independent research for students working towards a full Award at Master’s Level, in their chosen programme.
Students are allocated a designated supervisor to support them in undertaking an independent exploration of an appropriate project relevant to their professional practice. Students may conduct either primary or secondary research to explore complex and impactful themes, contributing to professional practice through dissemination and informed recommendations.
Module Content:
Relevant content will vary according to the student’s chosen research methodology; however common elements include exploration of:
Background and context of chosen theme, contextualising the Research Question
Individual Research Question design using recognised tools
Select and justify chosen methodology
Gain approval for Ethical and Research Governance for professional practice, from the University and any organisation in relation to data.
Data analysis, management, and security
Collate, synthesise and evaluate evidence
Explore the impact and create recommendations for practice and research dissemination
This module focuses upon independent research for students working towards a full Award at Master's Level, in their chosen programme.
Students are allocated a designated supervisor to support them in undertaking an independent exploration of an appropriate project relevant to their professional practice. Students may conduct either primary or secondary research to explore complex and impactful themes, contributing to professional practice through dissemination and informed recommendations.
Module Content:
Relevant content will vary according to the student’s chosen research methodology; however common elements include exploration of:
Background and context of chosen theme, contextualising the Research Question
Individual Research Question design using recognised tools
Select and justify chosen methodology
Gain approval for Ethical and Research Governance for professional practice, from the University and any organisation in relation to data.
Data analysis, management, and security
Collate, Synthesise and evaluate evidence
Explore the impact and create recommendations for practice and research dissemination
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This module prepares and enables you to embed research and innovation as a core component of your practice and engage in projects that address priorities and seek to transform lives.
It explores the role of research and innovation in healthcare practice and will provide you with an in-depth insight into a range of designs and methods that are used when undertaking such projects.
The practicalities of proposing, implementing and undertaking successful projects is explored and you will be supported to create your own research and innovation plan for practice.
Indicative content:
Health innovation and research - principles and priorities
The research cycle:
Research paradigms and methodology
Quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research
Service evaluation: applying research design and methods
Literature based reviews
Formulating research/evaluation questions
Ethics and governance
Public and service user and carer (social care) involvement and co-production
Funding and support
Project management
Research impact:
Dissemination and knowledge exchange (for example writing for publication)
Enhancement of career opportunities in research
Future careers
This course supports progression towards advanced practice roles within non-surgical oncology, including radiotherapy, systemic anti-cancer therapy and acute oncology.
Graduates strengthen their contribution to:
- advanced clinical roles within oncology services
- service development and quality improvement initiatives
- education and workforce development
- research and evidence-informed innovation
Progression into formally recognised advanced practitioner roles remains subject to employer requirements and national framework criteria.
Equipment and facilities
This is a remote learning programme combining asynchronous and synchronous study. You’ll require regular access to a PC, laptop or Mac with reliable internet connectivity, and the digital literacy to engage with Microsoft Teams, Blackboard and PebblePad.
You’ll benefit from:
- interactive virtual learning environments
- reflective portfolio tools
- research supervision and academic databases
- collaborative online discussion spaces
Where will I study?
You study this course online from any location
Entry requirements
All students
Academic Qualifications
You must hold a degree in a related health care subject, for example BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology or Therapeutic Radiography or a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (T).
Other formally certified qualifications
Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis
Level of English language capability
If English is not your first language or you are an international student studying with us you must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area.
Relevant work or work-related experience
You will typically be working in an extended / advanced role or moving into one within the field of radiotherapy and / or oncology. You must have managerial / employer support and a nominated mentor in a suitable role to support your development during the course. This will normally be a Health Professional already working within an extended / advanced role, a Clinician or a Consultant / Advanced Clinical Practitioner. To satisfy these requirements a letter of support from your manager / employer will be required before you commence the course.
You will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to support engagement with the course and have sound IT skills.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2026/27 is £10,940 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time. Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2026/27 is £3,650 per year.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting part-time study in 2026/27 is £11,150 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
Scholarships and financial support
Find information on scholarships, bursaries and postgraduate student loans.
International scholarships up to £3000 ›
Alumni scholarships up to £2000 ›
Postgraduate loans for UK students ›
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Health and Social Care (PDF, 277.7KB)Legal information
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