BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology

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.

The University of Suffolk is a modern and innovative institution that is committed to transformative education with a positive impact in its region. It has achieved significant national recognition, including being voted 1st University of the Year in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2025.

The university is dedicated to excellence and offers high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Academic Schools include Health Sciences and Society (which provides this nursing course), and Business, Arts, Social Sciences, and Technology, demonstrating its wide educational scope.

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.

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.

Graduates of this programme work as:

• Pre-treatment and Planning Specialist
• Clinical Oncological Research Radiographer
• Advanced Practitioner Radiographer
• Radiotherapy Department Manager
• Clinical Specialist in Cancer Care

Applications for this course are usually submitted through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.