Overview

Over this structured, modular Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) (Hons) programme from Swansea University, you will learn about using radiotherapy to treat various cancers. You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.

Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) (Hons) programme from Swansea University is a vital field of medicine requiring a high level of responsibility and technical skill. As a radiotherapy physicist/radiotherapy physics technologist, you will work as part of a team to develop individual treatment plans for people with cancer and be responsible for the precise calibration and use of sophisticated radiotherapy equipment.

As your career progresses, you will have excellent opportunities for advanced practice and further study to Masters and doctoral level.

Career

Job prospects are excellent, with nearly 100% of Healthcare Sciences students going on to work in their chosen profession within six months of graduating.

The NHS starting salary for clinical dosimetrists is around £24,214, rising to £43,772.

There are also many opportunities to work in research, education, management, and the private sector.

On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for membership of the regulatory body, the Register of Clinical Technologists, and enter the workplace as an independent practitioner.

Accreditation

Accredited by The National School of Healthcare and Science and The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Practice
Research Methods and Statistics
Instrumentation Signal Processing and Imaging
Healthcare Science Work Based Placement
Medical Imaging
Practice of Radiation Protection
Medical Equipment Lifecycle
Non-ionising Radiation and Physiological Measurements

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-25 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Physics Public Health Health Sciences View 567 other Bachelors in Physics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Typical A-level Offer
Minimum BBB at A level, including maths or physics.
Typical Access to Science Offer
Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing.
Typical BTEC Offer
DDD
Typical Welsh BACC Offer
B and either BB at A level (including Maths or Physics) or DD at BTEC
Irish Leaving Certificate
345
Minimum five grade A*-C/9-4 GCSE passes including Welsh/English language, Maths and Science.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Swansea

727 - 1379 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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