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This program awards a BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, qualifying graduates for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as therapeutic radiographers. Blending compassionate patient care with technical expertise, this career path offers exceptional fulfillment and opportunities for advancement into specialized areas. Our faculty consists of seasoned, registered therapeutic radiographers, all holding advanced teaching qualifications. We're particularly proud of our student support systems, which consistently earn positive feedback in course evaluations. Our program development involves collaboration with cancer survivors, current and former students, clinical professionals, and healthcare administrators during student recruitment and curriculum design. Radiotherapy plays a crucial role in treating about 50% of cancer patients, using high-energy radiation to eliminate cancerous cells for curative or palliative purposes. Graduates of this course become qualified therapeutic radiographers eligible for professional registration - these specialists are central to radiotherapy treatment delivery.
Upon finishing this radiotherapy and oncology program, students earn an honors degree and qualify to register as Therapeutic Radiographers with the Health and Care Professions Council. The field offers outstanding career opportunities with potential for ongoing professional growth across diverse specialties including advanced clinical practice, education, research, and specialist equipment applications.