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Radiotherapy with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This challenging and rewarding course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to become a radiation therapist. You'll learn about the physics and biology of radiation, as well as the principles of radiotherapy treatment planning and delivery. The foundation year is designed for students who do not have a science background or who need additional support before embarking on a degree-level programme. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, you'll progress to the full BSc (Hons) degree in Radiotherapy, where you'll continue your studies in more advanced radiation therapy topics such as clinical oncology, radiation protection and quality assurance, and radiotherapy technology.

Additional Information

Birmingham City University is a leading provider of healthcare-related programmes, and our Radiotherapy department has close links with local NHS trusts and cancer centres. This means that you'll have access to high-quality teaching and clinical placements, as well as opportunities for networking and building professional contacts. Our graduates go on to work in a range of roles within the field of radiotherapy, including radiation therapists, dosimetrists, and cancer researchers.

Leading the Way in Radiotherapy Education

Birmingham City University has an excellent reputation for providing high-quality healthcare programmes, with a particular focus on clinical placements and practical experience. Our Radiotherapy department is well-equipped with state-of-the-art technology and facilities, allowing you to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Additionally, our location in the heart of Birmingham provides easy access to a wide range of clinical placement opportunities.

Why You Should Study This Course

As the only training center for radiotherapy in the West Midlands region, our radiotherapy course will prepare you to be a fully qualified radiotherapy radiographer once you have graduated. As a radiotherapist you will be responsible for preparing and administering radiation to cancer patients, operating highly technical radiation equipment, imaging patients with the latest technology, monitoring patients progress, and giving advice as they progress through radiotherapy treatment. You will develop specialist skills by spending half of your time on clinical placements within hospital cancer centers, providing you with plenty of experience to develop professionally and gain valuable employability skills. The other half of your time will be spent at our £41 million South City Campus, which features a Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) and advanced treatment planning facilities, to enable you to confidently develop essential skills within a safe educational environment.

General Eligibility

88 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89
Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 7, with no subtest below 6.5

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