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International/EU: £10,310 for the course
January 2025
Course summary
- Learn about oncology and the management of cancer.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of contemporary practice in radiotherapy.
- Study the principles underpinning future developments in practice and research.
- Tailor your learning to your individual professional development needs.
On this course you’ll advance your knowledge in the management of cancer – using a range of treatment modalities and the provision of information, support and care for people experiencing cancer. You’ll be able to choose modules that help you to progress towards your career goals.
How you learn
Your lecturer's view
The course is 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.
All modules are delivered via distance learning – meaning you can study online from any location. You’ll learn through a combination of study packages and recorded presentations. These include regular activities to engage with and contextualise the learning materials – enabling you to collaborate with your peers and specialists in the field. You’ll also be supported with live webinars and feedback from tutors.
You learn through
- project and research work
- poster and presentation
- case studies
- service improvement proposal and plans
- critical literature reviews/essays
- business cases or journal article
- profiles of evidence
You’ll gain underpinning knowledge and skills in compulsory modules. You’ll then be able to choose from a range of elective module choices to tailor your learning to areas of personal and professional interest – and your individual development goals.
All modules are designed to support your continuing professional development and the skills needed to evidence this. We’ll use various assessment methods while supporting the development of your academic and professional skills.
You can also study individual modules from this course and gain academic credit towards a qualification.
Course leaders and tutors
Sarah Smith
Senior LecturerSarah is a Senior Lecturer in Radiotherapy and Oncology and Course Leader for the MSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology.
Applied learning
You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field, so you'll get cutting-edge, practice-focused knowledge of your subject. You'll be encouraged to reflect on your professional practice and apply learning to the real-world – considering cases and the implications of new learning and research.
Future careers
As a therapeutic radiographer or healthcare professional working within radiotherapy and oncology, this course offers you the opportunity to enhance your practice.
You may wish to progress in a specialism and take advantage of an increasing number of opportunities that relate to role development and skills mix across the patient pathway in oncology.
You may also be eligible to apply for accreditation of work-based projects and prior certificated learning, which will count towards your final award. Please contact us for more information.
Where will I study?
You study this course online from any location
Equipment and facilities
We’ll support you through regular live sessions using digital platforms and plenty of contact with tutors, your course lead and academic advisers, with flexibility to meet around your work pattern.
We’ve invested over £100m in new facilities to help you study how and when you want – with support as a distance learning student via the specialist library services, including access to a wide range of journals and research databases. You’re also welcome to use on-site 24-hour libraries and study spaces designed by our students.
Entry requirements
All students
Academic Qualifications
Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification recognised in the UK in a related health care subject.
Other qualifications
Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Other relevant evidence for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application
Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study.
Level of English language capability
International students studying with us over distance learning require an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area.
Relevant work or work-related experience
Normally, applicants should be working in a professional role in a related field of radiotherapy and oncology.
Applicants will be required to have competent IT skills and access to a reliable internet connection to enable full engagement with the course content.
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'.
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.
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Dissertation 60 Credits | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Future Directions In Radiotherapy And Oncology | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Radiotherapy Planning Practice | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Evidencing Your Cpd | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Evidencing Your Cpd | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Information Giving And Informed Consent | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Dissertation 60 Credits | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Professional Development In Radiotherapy And Oncology | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Breast Cancer Radiotherapy | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Contemporary Radiotherapy Planning Practice | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Evidencing Your Cpd | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Evidencing Your Cpd | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Excellence In Prostate Cancer Treatment And Care | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Head And Neck Cancer | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Health Promotion And Lifestyle Management | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Image Guided Radiotherapy | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Information Giving And Informed Consent | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Interprofessional Education (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Practical |
| Module: Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Planning Service Improvement | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Psychology Of Cancer Care | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Dissertation 60 Credits | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Contemporary Radiotherapy Planning Practice | Credits: 30 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course. For part-time study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied (£860 for 15 credits or £1,720 for 30 credits). The fee quoted on the online prospectus is for the whole course. Where a course is to be taken over more than one year, then the course fees are divided into annual fees through a financial calculation to which a rounding mechanism is applied. This can sometimes mean that there is a nominal variation between the quoted fee from the prospectus and the fee charged to the student. There are some circumstances in which a student taking a break in study or engaging in retakes may be charged an additional fee, which should be notified to them at the time.
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 full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course. For distance learning study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied (£860 for 15 credits or £1,720 for 30 credits). The fee quoted on the online prospectus is for the whole course. Where a course is to be taken over more than one year, then the course fees are divided into annual fees through a financial calculation to which a rounding mechanism is applied. This can sometimes mean that there is a nominal variation between the quoted fee from the prospectus and the fee charged to the student. There are some circumstances in which a student taking a break in study or engaging in retakes may be charged an additional fee, which should be notified to them at the time.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Radiotherapy and oncology courses (PDF, 206.8KB)Legal information
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