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BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology

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University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

United Kingdom , Bristol

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B822

Campuses

Glenside Campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,000 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BSc(Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology

About

Introduction

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) so you will be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate.

Accreditations and partnerships:

Why study radiotherapy and oncology?

Radiotherapy provides the skills to safely use ionising radiation to cure cancer or give relief from symptoms.

Therapeutic radiographers provide vital services and support to millions of people, using x-rays and other types of radiation.

The ability to make a positive difference to people's lives is hugely rewarding and your ability to provide safe, effective and compassionate care will put you in a strong position for building a successful career.

A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students along with an additional £1,000 per year grant because therapeutic radiographers are in demand in the UK and worldwide. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.

Why UWE Bristol?

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.

Learn the theory of good professional practice. Study the science that underpins it. Develop strong inter-professional and interpersonal skills.

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.

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.

Where can it take me?

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.

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.

Disciplines

School of Health and Social Wellbeing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We are pleased to confirm that our New students webpages are now available for students starting this course in September 2025. Here you can find links to useful information about registering, course start dates, arriving on campus what to expect before and when you arrive.

We automatically send a message via your Welcome website plus an email to notify you once your Preparing to Study information is available. It is important that you regularly check your Welcome website for new messages.

Tariff points: 112
Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
English Language Requirement:
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).
*The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need on our English Language requirements page.
A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject.
Relevant subjects: 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.
EDEXCEL (BTEC) 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. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject.
Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject.
Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate: 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.
Cambridge Technical: 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. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
T Levels: 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.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirement:

International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need on our English Language requirements page.

Career

Careers

Careers / Further study

The course provides you with the necessary theoretical and practical skills to become a Therapeutic Radiographer (subject to registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), in an NHS radiotherapy department or within the private sector.

Further career opportunities exist in areas such as:

Dosimetry
Education and training
Quality assurance
Research and development
Advanced Specialist Practice
Management
Medical equipment sales and support
Cancer information, support and counselling.

This is a rewarding and specialised profession which provides plenty of opportunities for an exciting career, in the UK or internationally. The College of Radiographers (CoR) has more examples of where this career could take you.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.

Read about a day in the life of a therapeutic radiographer.

See also:

The Society of Radiographers provides information for prospective students as well as qualified radiographers.
See the Difference provides information and advice about a career in Therpautic Radiography.
The WoW Show has guides on a number of different careers including Therapeutic Radiography.
Find out more about becoming a radiographer in the NHS at NHS Careers.