Become a therapeutic radiographer by training alongside academics and qualified practitioners – using cutting-edge technology, excellent communication and care skills to treat people with cancer, with a foundation year at the start of the degree.
Build your professional knowledge of oncology, anatomy and physiology.
Learn how to deliver highly technical and accurate radiotherapy treatments.
Develop your communication, research and health promotion skills.
Learn essential practical skills, including radiation safety and patient care.
Understand the impact of environmental factors on cancer patients.

Therapeutic radiographers are the only health care professionals registered to deliver radiotherapy treatment to patients who primarily have cancer – while also providing excellent care to all patient groups. On this challenging and supportive course you’ll develop core professional knowledge, practical skills, clinical reasoning, professionalism and leadership abilities. 

You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field of practice and research, providing cutting-edge, interprofessional practice knowledge and experiences. Through a blended approach to learning – on campus, online and on placement – you’ll develop key research skills and undertake projects to evaluate and develop health services. You’ll be able to work within new care models that support the integration of health and social care.

You learn through: 

• Keynote lectures  
• Seminars 
• Scheduled learning experiences 
• Tutorials  
• Academic advising   
• Practicals
• Extra-curricular research seminars

Key Themes

You’ll start by developing your knowledge and understanding of anatomy, imaging,radiation science and cancer. You’ll also explore radiotherapy techniques, their impact on patients and the principles of safe radiotherapy practice.

You’ll then learn to evaluate the management of cancer within the body systems studied – plus the role of imaging and radiotherapy planning. You’ll synthesise knowledge of the impact of cancer and its management on wellbeing to evaluate the role of information and support strategies – appraising oncology pathways that ensure a person-centred approach to care.

Finally you’ll critically evaluate the management of cancer with contemporary technologies in the body systems studied – exploring developments in treatment delivery and verification. Throughout this you’ll learn to appraise and evaluate practices aimed at improving the personalised care and survivorship experiences of those affected by cancer. 

We’ll ensure the practice-based learning element of your course complies with the requirements of the Professional and Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) which governs the therapeutic radiography profession.

Course Support

Our supportive staff will nurture your creativity, encouraging you to ask compelling questions and providing you with the tools to answer them. With our high ratio of staff to students, you’ll always be able to receive the support you need on your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate-level employment. This includes: 

• Preparation for practice and skills rehearsal learning, including simulated practice and observation of practice.
• Support and learning from a wide range of professionals and peer support.
• Supervised delivery of care within the clinical environment.
• Supervision and facilitation of learning through reflection on practice. 
• A student support adviser to help if outside problems affect your studies. 
• An academic adviser to support your learning journey.
• An employability adviser to help you choose and build the right career.

 

Live Projects

You'll gain real-world skills through simulated practice workshops using our state-of-the-art simulation suite – as well as through practice placements both in a radiotherapy department and the wider oncology setting.  

There are also opportunities to gain experiences within the NHS. This may also include the voluntary and charity sector, hospices or equipment manufacturers. These learning experiences are designed to help you apply theory to practice – developing critical and ethical approaches to become life-long, competent professionals.  

Work Placements 

As part of the course, you’ll have the opportunity to apply the theory you study to real-world situations through work placements.

These experiences will help you build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity and curiosity. They’ll take place in different practice-based learning environments – reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered. This might include simulated learning and virtual placements, alongside real-world experience of services delivered face to face to service users.

Networking Opportunities

You’ll be able to network both at Sheffield Hallam and at partnership national digital placements – where you can learn with and from radiotherapy and oncology students studying at other universities. You’ll also meet with healthcare professionals, subject-matter experts and industry partners. 

In addition to the course's academic expertise, we invite guest lecturers who are leaders in their field. These can be clinical practitioners, industry experts – such as radiotherapy equipment manufacturers – and leading researchers in cancer and oncology. You’ll also hear from patients who share their experiences of treatment and care.

You'll graduate as an autonomous reflective practitioner – ready for employment in a wide range of health, social care, voluntary and independent sector environments.  

By the end of the course you’ll have demonstrated the requirements to gain eligibility to apply to register as a professional therapeutic radiographer with the HCPC – qualified to work in radiotherapy departments throughout the UK and overseas. 

Previous graduates have gone on to work in specialist areas including: 

• Radiotherapy treatment, planning and delivery 
• Patient information, review and support services 
• Research 
• Education  
• Management 
• Quality assurance 
• Equipment design and sales

 

As radiotherapy technology and practice constantly evolves, we strive to ensure our students are fully prepared for clinical practice. To support this, we’ve invested significantly in equipment and resources so we can closely simulate real-world radiotherapy technical practice and patient care. This provides a safe environment for you to learn and consolidate your skills – allowing for repetition and exploration without impacting on the clinical service.  

On this course you’ll work with and have access to:

• A radiotherapy suite with operational radiotherapy treatment couch 
• A diagnostic imaging suite  
• Surface guidance equipment  
• Cloud-based radiotherapy planning and imaging software  
• Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training (VERT): mobile and static  
• Radiotherapy immobilisation equipment  
• Radiotherapy quality assurance (QA) equipment

 

UCAS points

• 72

This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

• DDD at A Level.
• MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma
• Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core
• A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

GCSE

• Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents*
• Maths at grade D or 4 or equivalents**
• English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents***

*GCSE Science equivalents

• OCR Science level 2
• Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification
• Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3)
• Science equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk

**GCSE Maths equivalents

• Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course
• Maths equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk

***GCSE English equivalents

• Level 2 Literacy
• Level 2 Key Skills

• Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 or above, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each skill.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Year 1 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Development Fundamentals of A health Care Professional	60	Coursework(60%) Practicial(40%)
Promotion Of  Contemporary Issues In Healthcare	40	Coursework(100%)

 

 

 

Year 2 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Collaboration for Individual And Community Wellbeing	20	Coursework(100%)
Personal and Professional Development	20	Coursework(100%)
Ronc Oncology, Radiotherapy &Technology 1	40	Exam(100%)
Ronc Oncology, Radiotherapy &Technology 2	40	Coursework(100%)

 

Year 3 Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Assessing And Addressing Complexity in Practice	20	Practical(100%)
Evidence and Enquiry for Practice	20	Coursework(100%)
Ronc Oncology, Radiotherapy &Technology 3	40	Practical(100%)
Ronc Oncology, Radiotherapy &Technology 4	40	Coursework(100%)

 

 

Year 4 Optional modules
Placement Year

 

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Complexity & Leadership in Professional Practice	20	Coursework(100%)
Ronc Oncology, Radiotherapy &Technology 5	40	Coursework(100%)
Ronc Supportive Cancer Care	20	Coursework(100%)
The Advancing Professional	40	Coursework(100%)