Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons)
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Course Overview - Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons)
Therapeutic radiographers are highly skilled caring professionals who have an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer.
GCU is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team work closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the programme is relevant and up-to-date.
Practice placements take place at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow, the largest cancer centre in Scotland and one of the larger centres in the UK, Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Aberde...
Therapeutic radiographers are highly skilled caring professionals who have an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer. <br/><br/>GCU is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team work closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the programme is relevant and up-to-date. <br/><br/>Practice placements take place at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow, the largest cancer centre in Scotland and one of the larger centres in the UK, Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. <br/><br/>Completion of an honours degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, and membership of the Society of Radiographers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B822
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C
to include 2 sciences from Application of Maths, Maths, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Psychology and Chemistry.
Access to HE Diploma
(Science/Health-based) considered on an individual basis. Must include Biology, English, Physics and Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
Including two sciences at HL 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Science based/applied science
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H3,H3,H3
to include 2 sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics to Maths.
Scottish HNC
HNC relevant science subject (such as Applied Sciences) with Graded Unit B.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
A level
B,C,C
to include two sciences from Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry or Double/Single Life and Health Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care.
T Level
M
Health and Science: Science Health and Science: Healthcare Science Health and Science: Health
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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