Radiotherapy and Oncology (Honours) Sheffield Hallam University

Overview

On the Radiotherapy and Oncology (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University study and practise the key principles of radiotherapy, oncology, physics and technology – guided by national and local legislation and policies. 

You’ll provide inclusive person-centred care throughout the course, ensuring you can effectively support people living with and beyond cancer. When you graduate you’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a therapeutic radiographer.

Key facts

• Build your professional knowledge of oncology, anatomy and physiology.

• Learn how to deliver highly technical and accurate radiotherapy treatments.  

• Develop your communication, research and health promotion skills. 

• Learn essential practical skills, including radiation safety and patient care.

• Understand the impact of environmental factors on cancer patients.

Careers and opportunities

You’ll graduate as an autonomous reflective practitioner – ready for employment in a wide range of health, social care, voluntary and independent sector environments.  

By the end of the course you’ll have demonstrated the requirements to gain eligibility to apply to register as a professional therapeutic radiographer with the HCPC – qualified to work in radiotherapy departments throughout the UK and overseas. 

Previous graduates have gone on to work in specialist areas including: 

• Radiotherapy treatment, planning and delivery 

• Patient information, review and support services 

• Research 

• Education  

• Management 

• Quality assurance 

• Equipment design and sales

Accreditation

• This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Graduates are eligible to apply to register with the HCPC and apply to become members of the Society and College of Radiographers. 

• You must be registered with the HCPC in order to practise as a therapeutic radiographer in the UK.