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Sheffield Hallam University: Radiotherapy and Oncology in Practice
| Institution | Sheffield Hallam University |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Health and Wellbeing |
| Web | http://www.shu.ac.uk |
| Telephone | (+44) 0114 225 5533 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information
Course summary
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Study with qualified radiographers involved in national research.
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Explore the causes, development and management of cancer.
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Learn how to deliver radiotherapy, care and support to people with cancer.
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Develop your communication, research and health promotion skills.
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Understand the impact of cancer and how to meet the diverse needs of people through integrated care.
This challenging and supportive course has been developed in partnership with employers and professional bodies. When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
You’ll spend a significant time working in a radiotherapy department, while most of your academic study will be completed remotely. We’ll support you through regular live sessions using digital platforms, as well as plenty of contact with tutors, the course leader and academic advisers.
This means you might wish to be located closer to your practice placement than the university – as most of the time you can study from home or anywhere you’d like! This may also help you manage travel and accommodation costs and your home life.
You’ll also study at our Collegiate Campus for short periods of time to gain support and practical experience. This includes your induction to the course, study methods and mandatory training – plus a range of simulated practice workshops to prepare you for placement practice and to consolidate your placement learning.
You learn through
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distance learning using learning packages, live online lectures and seminars
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face-to-ace learning, seminars, and simulated practice workshops in short periods of attendance at university
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tutor and self-directed study
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practice-based learning
While specialising in radiotherapy, you’ll have opportunities to learn with, from and about students from other health and social care courses. This will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of person-centred care and patient journeys.
Applied learning
Applied learning means that when you do start work, you can dive in and make things happen.
Work placements
You'll gain real-world skills through simulated practice workshops and practice placements in a radiotherapy department. These learning experiences are designed to help you apply theory to practice – while developing critical and ethical approaches to help you become life-long, competent professionals.
You’ll undertake a range of practice learning experiences, helping you to build your skills, confidence, creativity, resilience, integrity and curiosity. These will take place in different practice learning environments, reflecting the range of ways services are currently delivered.
Live projects
You’ll develop key research skills and undertake projects to evaluate and develop health services.
Networking opportunities
You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field of practice and research, giving you cutting-edge, practice-specific knowledge. In addition to the course's in-house expertise, we invite guest lecturers who are leaders in their field. You’ll also hear from patients who share their experiences of treatment and care.
Future careers
You’ll be an autonomous reflective practitioner who’s fit for employment in a wide range of health, social care, and voluntary and independent sector environments.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | An honours degree recognised in the UK at 2.2 or above in a related healthcare subject or science including psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences, sport sciences, engineering and humanities. Or A professional qualification at degree level including teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession. And GCSE's in Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents* OCR Science level 2 Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course Level 2 Literacy If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. Please note that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply. **Helping your application succeed** Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required of Therapeutic Radiographer. The NHS values are key to all our health courses. For further information on the standards required of students in the allied health professions please take a look at the Health and Care professions code of conduct and ethics. There are many ways you can gain experience - this might be as part of a programme of study or in a paid or voluntary capacity, and doesn't always need to be within a care setting. Interacting with people with different life experiences will help you develop a deeper level of understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. In your personal statement please reflect upon your learning from any of these experiences demonstrating an understanding of the Therapeutic Radiography profession and a genuine, reasoned commitment to studying a radiotherapy and oncology course. You will be invited to attend an interview if these key elements are included in your personal statement. Learn more at our health and social care application support sessions **Visiting a Radiotherapy Department** As part of the entry criteria you must attend a visit to a Radiotherapy department. During this visit you are assessed by the clinical staff as to your suitability for the course and the profession. We can assist with arranging a departmental visit to any one of our 9 placement sites. Please download our prospective student visitation guide and contact the admissions tutor Joanna McNamara to arrange. We advise applicants to attend a departmental visit prior to a selection event if they can, as this will assist you during the interview. **Reference** You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution with your UCAS application. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | An honours degree recognised in the UK at 2.2 or above in a related healthcare subject or science including psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences, sport sciences, engineering and humanities. Or A professional qualification at degree level including teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession. And GCSE's in Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents* OCR Science level 2 Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course Level 2 Literacy If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. Please note that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) require IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 for registration This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, contact our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply. **Helping your application succeed** Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required of Therapeutic Radiographer. The NHS values are key to all our health courses. For further information on the standards required of students in the allied health professions please take a look at the Health and Care professions code of conduct and ethics. There are many ways you can gain experience - this might be as part of a programme of study or in a paid or voluntary capacity, and doesn't always need to be within a care setting. Interacting with people with different life experiences will help you develop a deeper level of understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. In your personal statement please reflect upon your learning from any of these experiences demonstrating an understanding of the Therapeutic Radiography profession and a genuine, reasoned commitment to studying a radiotherapy and oncology course. You will be invited to attend an interview if these key elements are included in your personal statement. Learn more at our health and social care application support sessions **Visiting a Radiotherapy Department** As part of the entry criteria you must attend a visit to a Radiotherapy department. During this visit you are assessed by the clinical staff as to your suitability for the course and the profession. We can assist with arranging a departmental visit to any one of our 9 placement sites. Please download our prospective student visitation guide and contact the admissions tutor Joanna McNamara to arrange. We advise applicants to attend a departmental visit prior to a selection event if they can, as this will assist you during the interview. **Reference** You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution with your UCAS application. |
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