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Radiotherapy and Oncology – (M.Sc.)
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
| Location: | Sheffield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 72 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Sheffield Hallam University
This course is for therapeutic radiographers or other healthcare professionals working in radiotherapy and oncology. You need access to a clinical environment to support the demands of your postgraduate work.
Some modules are radiotherapy specific while others are more general health careoptions. This allows you to tailor the course to your own career development needs. You can carry out independent study modules. This may involve studying a topic or project not covered by our taught programme but is related to your practice.
You could also gain academic credit for work-based learning. For this you are responsible for setting learning objectives centred around your workplace and how they will be achieved.
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. You can take the course either by distance learning or part-time taught.
Contents
There are several core modules for each named award. These are followed by optional modules. If you take the MSc you must also take a module on research methodology, followed by a dissertation or research project.
Postgraduate Certificate in Radiotherapy and Oncology
* contemporary issues in radiotherapy and oncology (15 credits)
* professional development skills (15 credits)
plus optional modules worth 30 credits
Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychological Aspects of Care in Radiotherapy (available part-time only)
* counselling skills in cancer care (15 credits)
* psychology of cancer care (30 credits)
* professional development skills (15 credits)
Postgraduate Diploma in Radiotherapy and Oncology
* research methods for practice (15 credits)
* professional practice portfolio (15 credits)
plus optional modules worth 30 credits
To progress from the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Aspects of Care in Radiotherapy to the Postgraduate Diploma in Radiotherapy and Oncology you must also study contemporary issues in radiotherapy and oncology (15 credits) as core and option modules worth 15 credits.
Options 15 credit modules
* counselling skills in cancer care*
* psychology of cancer care
* imaging in radiotherapy
* informed consent in healthcare practice
* clinical applications of radiobiology
* portal imaging
* technical advances in radiotherapy
* cancer therapies
* radiotherapy in practice
* paediatric cancer and its management
* evidencing your CPD**
30 credit modules * radiotherapy planning*
* psychology of cancer care
* available on part-time course only
** available on distance learning course only
MSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
* dissertation (60 credits)
Associated careers
Specialist career development for practising radiotherapists and other healthcare professionals who work in the fields of radiotherapy and cancer care.
Assessment
We use various methods of assessment including assignments, project work and professional portfolio.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
We consider all applicants on a individual basis.
Normally, you need
* a degree in therapy radiography or evidence of equivalent study in therapy radiography
* diploma of the College of Radiographers (T) or evidence of equivalent study in therapy radiography
* a qualification of equivalent standard and relevance, such as a first degree/professional qualification in another healthcare subject
* a minimum of one year post-qualification clinical experience
* to satisfy the admissions team of your ability to complete the proposed pathway of study
* an overall IELTS of 7.0 or above, if you are an international student
You also must have
* access to and the ability to use word processing packages
* access to a computer with internet access
* to have used web-based learning materials or have confidence in using the world wide web
We determine you suitability for the course and your ability to complete it through your application, references and CV. Normally you also have an advisory interview with the course leader or nominated tutor to
* ascertain your needs and aspirations
* decide on a course of study
* give you guidance to prepare for any claims for credit through our accreditation of prior certificated learning (APCL) or accreditation of prior experiential learning (APEL) procedures
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | 1 years |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
The course is approved by the College and Society of Radiographers.
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