Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology
UCAS code B822
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 years
- Start date and application deadlines
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- Start date
About this course
Our Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology programme allows students the traditional academic and clinical learning opportunities to develop into competent and resilient radiographers, equipped with the necessary skills to flourish in a wide array of professional environments.
Introduction
With an integrated case based approach enabling you to study all aspects of the radiotherapy patient pathway, through connecting your academic lectures, clinical placement experience and clinical simulation.
This programme aims to produce competent, reflective, research active, caring, safe, proactive and progressive Therapeutic Radiographers, through an innovative and authentic teaching and assessment strategy encompassing real world radiotherapy research and radiotherapy clinical simulation.
Programme in detail
The programme has been designed using a case based approach, this means that a cancer patient case will bring to life the radiotherapy patient journey and provide a framework to connect content delivered. The programme content is organised into four key themes:
- Radiotherapy physics, technology and radiobiology
- Radiation oncology and patient care
- Preparation for practice and professionalism
- Research methods in radiotherapy.
You will study a range of profession specific modules, engage in interprofessional learning through activities with fellow students in the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing and attend clinical placement during academic terms. The clinical placements increase in length from year one through to year three. All placements are arranged in a variety of Radiotherapy Cancer Centres and there is an opportunity to spend an elective period in a radiotherapy department of your choice.
What you'll learn
- Research gathering techniques
- Critical thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Self-directed learning techniques
- Patient care
- Physics, radiobiology and technology skills relating to Radiotherapy
Course content
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Year one
Year one of the programme is concerned primarily with the acquisition of knowledge, with some integration and application of this knowledge to clinical practice. It provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental concepts and principles that underpin therapeutic radiography and its role in the management of cancer.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year two
Year two of the programme expands the previously acquired knowledge with an increasing emphasis on the understanding and application of principles to clinical practice. You are encouraged to develop the skills of interpretation and evaluation and to relate them to all areas of the programme.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Year three
Year three of the programme enables you to develop critical analysis of the impact of innovation and technological advances on practice. The greater part of this year is spent in the clinical environment allowing you to consolidate and develop skills enabling you to become clinically competent and safe to practice.
Modules
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Teaching and assessment
How you'll learn
Learning is promoted through a wide variety of activities that enable students to become autonomous and continuous learners. Interactive lectures, practical and clinical skills group work, simulation, directed study, role play, problem based learning, small group work, student-led seminars, collaborative project work and interactive tutorials are key learning strategies for this programme.
Practical work using our imaging suite digital equipment, 3D virtual reality radiotherapy facility, Clinical Skills Resource Room and the Human Anatomy Resource Centre complement teaching activities.
Face-to-face interactions between all students will occur at shared lectures, tutorials and group work and online interaction will be encouraged and facilitated as are inter-professional education and learning opportunities across all healthcare professions programmes.
How you're assessed
Using a mixture of coursework and examination, a range of assessment methods can be seen across this programme. These include seen and unseen written examinations, essay assignments with specific word lengths, multiple choice questions, case study presentations and interactive practical examinations.
Assessment of the work-based learning element of all programmes will be an important aspect of your studies. You will be required to communicate your views orally and in written form; analyse, implement and evaluate your practice; and to extend the research and evidence base of your chosen profession.
The various methods of assessments have been chosen to provide a balance that will permit the undergraduates to demonstrate their intellectual abilities in all areas to the full.
Liverpool Hallmarks
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
- Digital fluency
- Confidence
- Global citizenship
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
- Research-connected teaching
- Active learning
- Authentic assessment
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Entry requirements
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| A levels |
BBB (including Science) |
| GCSE |
5 GCSEs at Grades A* - C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced these subject me be offered at a minimum of Grade 5. English Language, Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics MUST be offered at Grade C. (Science Dual Award is acceptable). Applied GCSEs will not be considered. |
| BTEC Level 3 national extended diploma |
DDD in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/Medical |
| BTEC combinations |
BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus BB including one of the following: Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Maths or Chemistry at A Level grade B; BTEC National Diploma in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ Medical Science graded at DD, plus A Level at a minimum of grade B. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced |
B in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level to include a Science subject. |
| Access |
27 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 18 level 3 credits at Merit in a relevant Access Diploma. |
Course options
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
Global opportunities
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Summer abroad
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
- Spend a summer abroad in addition to your degree programme
- Study abroad without adding an extra year
- Choose any summer between your first and final year of study
- Get the chance to study subjects outside your discipline
Where can I spend a summer abroad on this course?
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- South Korea
Language study
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
- A dedicated languages degree
- A language as a joint or major/minor degree
- Language modules (selected degrees)
- Language classes alongside your studies
Your experience
Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology students at the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing benefit from our experience in delivering more than 100 years of teaching across practical and professionally focused programmes.
Our curriculum is developed and assessed by leading healthcare providers throughout the North West. Many such partners across the North West provide exciting placement opportunities which allows you to bring your studies to life by gaining a breadth of patient-focused practical experience in a region with a particularly diverse population, providing an invaluable insight to future roles.
We place an emphasis on interprofessional learning modules in order to reflect the multi-professional environments you will encounter in today’s healthcare settings.
Explore where you'll study
A day in the life of Allied Health Professions and Nursing student Charmain Yip
Virtual tour
Supporting your learning
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
- Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
- A dedicated student services team can help you get assistance with your studies, help with health and wellbeing, and access to financial advice
- Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
- Support for students with differing needs from the Disability advice and guidance team. They can identify and recommend appropriate support provisions for you.
An exciting place to study
- Major centre for education and research in health sciences
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Opportunities for in-depth study and development of advanced clinical skills
- Flexible programmes for postgraduate study
- Active research environment
- Provides specialist training with taught and clinical placement components.
I think my time here will put me in a very good position when applying for jobs. It teaches us to treat cancer using radiation so we can get a job working as a qualified radiotherapist.
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A day in the life of Allied Health Professions and Nursing student Charmain Yip
Careers and employability
With an ageing population and improved cancer detection techniques, there is a high demand for suitably qualified healthcare professionals to support cancer patients.
As a graduate of the School of Allied Health Professions and Nursing you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and you will become a member of the Society of Radiographers.
You can look to explore careers in:
- National Health Service
- Social Services
- Private sector.