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
January 2027
Course summary
- Enhance your knowledge across oncology, cancer management and radiotherapy.
- Explore current issues and evidence-informed interventions to improve outcomes.
- Tailor your studies through elective modules aligned to your career goals.
- Learn flexibly through personalised, work-based online study.
- Evidence CPD aligned to professional standards and the ACCEND framework.
The MSc Radiotherapy and Oncology supports professionals working across cancer services to deepen their knowledge – exploring cancer management, personalised care, service organisation and research-informed practice. You’ll evaluate policy, legislation and service delivery frameworks that influence oncology services, while developing the skills to analyse research and apply evidence to improve outcomes.
How you learn
All modules on this course are delivered online, enabling you to study from anywhere. You’ll learn alongside peers from across oncology services, taught by experienced tutors with expertise in radiotherapy, oncology and cancer research.
You’ll study mandatory modules across local, national and global contexts in oncology, cancer management and radiotherapy practice. These explore cancer services, personalised care, therapeutic relationships, multiprofessional teamworking, radiotherapy strategies, research design and evidence-informed practice. You’ll also select from specialist modules in specific cancer sites – including head and neck, breast, prostate and gynaecological – as well as sexual wellbeing support, legislation in imaging and teaching in practice.
The final stage of the programme focuses on research methods and independent project work, enabling you to design and undertake research or service improvement that’s relevant to oncology practice.
You learn through:
- synchronous online sessions
- live webinars
- interactive teaching
- peer discussions
- case reflection
- collaborative problem-solving
- expert guest speakers
- independent research
Key Themes
You’ll explore contemporary and emerging approaches to cancer management – examining how policy, legislation and service organisation shape patient care across the cancer pathway. You’ll develop critical insight into radiotherapy practice, technical strategies and clinical decision-making – strengthening your contribution to safe and effective oncology services.
You’ll examine the impact of cancer and its treatment on wellbeing – exploring personalised care approaches, communication, teamworking and therapeutic relationships. You’ll also strengthen your ability to analyse and interpret research methods, generate new practice-based projects, and apply evidence to address clinical and service challenges.
Course Level Support
You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled employment through a number of key areas. These include:
- access to experienced radiotherapy and oncology academics
- structured formative feedback across modules
- supervision for your research or service improvement project
- peer collaboration within a multidisciplinary cohort
- access to the Skills Centre for academic writing and study development
Applied learning
Live Projects
You’ll evaluate and consider implementation strategies to address clinical, technical and service challenges within cancer pathways. Then in your final project, you’ll be able to generate research or innovation that’s aligned to service priorities.
Networking Opportunities
You’ll have opportunities to collaborate with local, national and international partners and specialists through webinars and professional discussion. Learning with and from peers, you’ll be able to strengthen your understanding of multiprofessional cancer care.
Course leaders and tutors
Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
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
Compulsory modules
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.
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
Elective modules
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.
This module aims to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the consequences of cancer and its treatment and the role of supportive oncology across the cancer care spectrum. It aims to enhance your understanding of the holistic assessment and management of symptoms and how a personalised approach to care is facilitated.
You will explore the underpinning evidence base and be encouraged to reflect on your role, and that of health & wellbeing services, in the delivery of supportive care.
You will study topics such as:
Consequences of cancer and its treatment:
Acute and late physical effects, psychological, sexual, social, vocational and financial issues. Social determinants and specialist needs.
Ethos and core components
Of supportive oncology, enhanced supportive care, and personalised care.
Principles of holistic symptom management
Effective communication and advanced communication. Symptom assessment strategies/tools and approaches to management e.g., pharmacological, clinical, lifestyle modification; and collaborative working.
Supporting self-management
Information provision, shared decision making, behaviour change theory and practice. Use of digital tools.
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 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 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.
Module aim:
This module aims to provide you with a critical understanding of safety, quality assurance, and legal frameworks in medical imaging. It explores the principles of radiation protection, risk management, and ethical responsibilities in the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
You will examine relevant legislation, regulatory compliance, and governance within clinical environments through analysis of current policies, quality systems, and real-world case studies. This will enable you to lead in promoting safety of service users, staff and the wider public, and continuous improvement across clinical services.
Module content:
Legal, ethical and professional frameworks governing practice.
Human factors
Risk and safety
Duty of candour
Governance processes (audit, incident learning, Quality Improvement)
Delivering measurable safety improvements.
Incidents and near misses
Promoting safety in the four pillars of practice
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
Year 2
Compulsory modules
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
Elective modules
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.
This module aims to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the consequences of cancer and its treatment and the role of supportive oncology across the cancer care spectrum. It aims to enhance your understanding of the holistic assessment and management of symptoms and how a personalised approach to care is facilitated.
You will explore the underpinning evidence base and be encouraged to reflect on your role, and that of health & wellbeing services, in the delivery of supportive care.
You will study topics such as:
Consequences of cancer and its treatment:
Acute and late physical effects, psychological, sexual, social, vocational and financial issues. Social determinants and specialist needs.
Ethos and core components
Of supportive oncology, enhanced supportive care, and personalised care.
Principles of holistic symptom management
Effective communication and advanced communication. Symptom assessment strategies/tools and approaches to management e.g., pharmacological, clinical, lifestyle modification; and collaborative working.
Supporting self-management
Information provision, shared decision making, behaviour change theory and practice. Use of digital tools.
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 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 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.
Module aim:
This module aims to provide you with a critical understanding of safety, quality assurance, and legal frameworks in medical imaging. It explores the principles of radiation protection, risk management, and ethical responsibilities in the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
You will examine relevant legislation, regulatory compliance, and governance within clinical environments through analysis of current policies, quality systems, and real-world case studies. This will enable you to lead in promoting safety of service users, staff and the wider public, and continuous improvement across clinical services.
Module content:
Legal, ethical and professional frameworks governing practice.
Human factors
Risk and safety
Duty of candour
Governance processes (audit, incident learning, Quality Improvement)
Delivering measurable safety improvements.
Incidents and near misses
Promoting safety in the four pillars of practice
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
Elective modules
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.
This module aims to facilitate an in-depth understanding of the consequences of cancer and its treatment and the role of supportive oncology across the cancer care spectrum. It aims to enhance your understanding of the holistic assessment and management of symptoms and how a personalised approach to care is facilitated.
You will explore the underpinning evidence base and be encouraged to reflect on your role, and that of health & wellbeing services, in the delivery of supportive care.
You will study topics such as:
Consequences of cancer and its treatment:
Acute and late physical effects, psychological, sexual, social, vocational and financial issues. Social determinants and specialist needs.
Ethos and core components
Of supportive oncology, enhanced supportive care, and personalised care.
Principles of holistic symptom management
Effective communication and advanced communication. Symptom assessment strategies/tools and approaches to management e.g., pharmacological, clinical, lifestyle modification; and collaborative working.
Supporting self-management
Information provision, shared decision making, behaviour change theory and practice. Use of digital tools.
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 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 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.
Module aim:
This module aims to provide you with a critical understanding of safety, quality assurance, and legal frameworks in medical imaging. It explores the principles of radiation protection, risk management, and ethical responsibilities in the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation.
You will examine relevant legislation, regulatory compliance, and governance within clinical environments through analysis of current policies, quality systems, and real-world case studies. This will enable you to lead in promoting safety of service users, staff and the wider public, and continuous improvement across clinical services.
Module content:
Legal, ethical and professional frameworks governing practice.
Human factors
Risk and safety
Duty of candour
Governance processes (audit, incident learning, Quality Improvement)
Delivering measurable safety improvements.
Incidents and near misses
Promoting safety in the four pillars of practice
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
Future careers
This course supports professional development for those working in:
- radiotherapy
- radiation therapy
- therapeutic radiography
- clinical technology
- clinical science
- dosimetry
- medical physics
- related oncology services
It enables progression across the cancer pathway within:
- specialist practice
- enhanced roles
- skills mix developments
Career progression and role eligibility remain subject to employer requirements and professional standards.
Equipment and facilities
As a fully online course, teaching and learning are delivered through Sheffield Hallam University’s digital platforms – so you’ll need regular access to a PC, laptop or Mac with reliable internet connectivity.
On this course you use:
- our Blackboard virtual learning environment
- Microsoft Teams for live sessions and collaboration
- digital academic library resources
Where will I study?
You study this course online from any location
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'.
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
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
