Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons)
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Course Overview - Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons)
BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which means you can register with them when you graduate.
The course has a strong practical focus. We use evidence-based learning, simulations and highly specialised equipment, such as the Virtual Linear Accelerator (VERT) and Eclipse radiotherapy planning system to deepen your understanding and skills.
Spend about half the course on placements in NHS radiotherapy departments, in a variety of environments. Engage with patients, practising radiographers and other he...
BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which means you can register with them when you graduate. <br/><br/>The course has a strong practical focus. We use evidence-based learning, simulations and highly specialised equipment, such as the Virtual Linear Accelerator (VERT) and Eclipse radiotherapy planning system to deepen your understanding and skills.<br/><br/>Spend about half the course on placements in NHS radiotherapy departments, in a variety of environments. Engage with patients, practising radiographers and other healthcare professionals on placements, in class and online.<br/><br/>With work-based training built-in, specialist facilities and the support of inspirational staff with a depth of experience in radiotherapy, our students are high achievers. A high proportion of UWE Bristol students graduate with first-class honours and several have been awarded Student Radiographer of the Year by the Society and College of Radiographers. <br/><br/>Therapeutic radiographers are in demand across the UK, so there are lots of interesting career options. You could work in NHS or private radiotherapy departments, as well as specialist oncology centres. <br/><br/>Past students have received funding through the Society of Radiographers’ Work the World programme, working and travelling in countries including Ghana, Tanzania, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Argentina. Some students choose to continue their studies by doing a postgraduate course.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Glenside Campus
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Codes/info
Course Code
B822
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Access to HE Diploma
15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
You will need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application.
A level
Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
T Level
Science, Healthcare Science and Health If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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