BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
Course overview
The University of Suffolk BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology programme trains students to become Therapeutic Radiographers, who use X-rays and other ionising radiations to treat patients diagnosed with cancer. This course curriculum is centred on proper planning and delivery of treatment, as well as providing a high standard of patient care and the development of effective interpersonal skills.
The course will be given in a block and blend format, including a practice element, with clinical placements taking up about 60 per cent of the course in regional NHS cancer centres. Graduates can be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which is a requirement to work in the NHS and any other position in the field of radiotherapy.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. A satisfactory Health check and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check are mandatory conditions of any offer. Two satisfactory references are also required as part of the application process.
Grade Requirements
- Applicants typically need 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), which is equivalent to BBC at A-Level, DMM at BTEC, or Merit at T-Level.
- Other international qualifications equivalent to A-Levels are accepted.
English Proficiency
- Candidates whose first language is not English are required to achieve an IELTS score of 7.0 overall or submit equivalent acceptable test scores.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Applications for this course are usually submitted through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.
Cost of study
The University of Suffolk supports students through the provision of bursaries and scholarships, which are awarded based on various criteria to help reduce the financial burden of study. The university also offers the Ipswich Award (£1,000) for eligible students joining the Ipswich campus.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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