Radiotherapy Planning – (M.Sc.)

This highly focussed course is aimed at therapeutic radiographers, dosimetrists or other healthcare professionals working in radiotherapy and oncology with an interest in radiotherapy planning.

Radiotherapy planning involves simulating and evaluating radiation doses for radiotherapy.

The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of current and future radiotherapy planning issues and, crucially, the ability to apply critical thinking skills to practice. You also gain general critical thinking and literature skills as well as more specific planning theory and plan evaluation skills.

Although there is no requirement to produce a plan for the course, you must have access to a clinical radiotherapy planning environment. This helps support the demands of your postgraduate work.

Core modules cover fundamental planning theories, plan evaluation skills, advances in planning and pre-treatment imaging equipment and techniques. We also introduce you to research skills, which you use to produce a final dissertation.

You can study an optional 30 credits from any relevant module in the postgraduate framework.

The course is delivered using the University´s virtual learning environment, known as Blackboard. You don't need to attend the University and you can study via the Internet in your own time.

The web-based learning materials are designed to help improve your radiotherapy knowledge, as well as share experiences with other students through our e-based discussion forum. If you are not confident with computers, help and support is available.

You may be eligible to apply for accreditation of work-based projects and prior certificated learning, which will count towards your final award. Please contact us for more information.

This course provides the essential knowledge and skills necessary for successful radiotherapy planning. It is delivered and fully supported by distance learning.