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PgDip/MSc
Therapeutic Radiography

Location
Southwark

Duration
2 years (full-time)

Mode of study
Full-time

Start date
September

Number of places
17

Simple timetable info
The course is a full-time vocational course, with compulsory academic and clinical components

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
2324

Course contact
Adele Stewart-Lord
Stewara2@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7931

Non-standard entry requirements

The course is normally open to students who have an Honours degree in a health, social care or science subject with a classification of at least 2:1. Non-health related degrees and professional qualifications may be accepted but will be considered on their own merits.

Course units

The programme provides both academic knowledge and clinical practice development throughout the 2 years. The academic component of the programme is delivered and assessed at Masters level.

Year 1

Academic content will include anatomy, physiology and pathology, radiation physics, oncology and clinical radiotherapy practice.

Year 2

You will be provided with an opportunity to gain more specialised knowledge in the complex management of patients with cancer; to develop associated clinical skills and in the more specialised professional practice issues. Clinical education will occur throughout the duration of the programme.


Course description

Therapeutic Radiographers play a vital role in the management and treatment of people with cancer. As a practitioner of this discipline you will work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and will be responsible for the accurate planning and delivery of highly complex radiation therapy. In the treatment of cancer, accuracy is paramount and a variety o highly specialised equipment is available within radiotherapy departments to achieve this. Computerised tomography (CT) simulators employ the latest technology to localise tumours, technological advances in linear accelerator design permit treatment pinpoint accuracy, and treatment units housing radioactive sources play a useful role in patient management as do 3D planning systems.

Building on graduate skills, you will develop an enquiring, reflective, critical and innovative approach to Therapeutic Radiography within the context of the rapid changes occurring in the Health Service, enabling you to develop professionally by providing the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes for safe, effective and caring practice.

Post qualification, clinically experienced

Therapeutic Radiographers may gain additional specialist skills and expertise through postgraduate, postregistration and continuing professional development frameworks.

Career opportunities

Through the acquisition of a wide range of transferable skills such as psychosocial, organisational,management, technical and scientific skills, individuals are well prepared to work in any situation that best suits their individual expertise and interest. Longterm career prospects include positions of management, research, clinical work and teaching.

Typical background of applicant

You will have a 2:1 Biological Sciences or in a health related area.

Professional contacts/industry links

Accredited by the College of Radiographers and the Health Professions Council. Clinical experience will be obtained in some of the most renowned Cancer Centres in the Southeast, including:

– Guy’s and St Thomas’ Cancer Centre, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

– The Royal Sussex County Cancer Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust

– Mid Kent Oncology Centre, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

– The Royal Marsden Hospitals, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

– Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Hillingdon Hospital NHS Trust

– Hammersmith and Charing Cross Radiotherapy Departments, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Additional notes

On successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council as Therapeutic Radiographers.