Course overview
Course Overview:
The Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice pathway supports qualified therapeutic radiographers wanting to take the next step in their professional development. The pathway is designed to facilitate progression into advanced and specialist roles, enabling you to broaden your clinical expertise and gain in-depth understanding of evidence-based, contemporary radiotherapeutic practices.
The pathway has a flexible framework that allows you to tailor your learning to your individual professional needs. Many module options support the development of advanced practice competencies, including specialist areas such as palliative radiotherapy and breast localisation, and the wide range of modules available align to the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, education, leadership and management and research.
Throughout the programme, you will be encouraged to critically explore your own professional practice, apply evidence and research to enhance your learning, and build the confidence to safely undertake advanced and specialist roles.
Professional Accreditation:
The Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice programme is endorsed by the College of Radiographers.
Who is it for?
The course is suitable for qualified therapeutic radiographers who want to enhance their practice and are interested in advancing their existing skills or acquiring new ones. It is designed to meet your needs whether you are in full or part-time employment.
You will need to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or equivalent professional registration).
Course Structure:
The course is flexible and modular allowing you to create a personalised programme of study that meets your professional development and career aspirations. The rate and pace of study are up to you, with up to six years allowed to complete a full Master’s programme.
To attain a Master’s award, you will complete 180 credits. There are also Post graduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate exit awards available.
The Master’s degree comprises three elements: core modules (including one compulsory module); research modules; and optional modules (which may include additional core modules or interprofessional modules).
Order of modules:
The modules can be studied in any order provided prerequisites are met for the module requirements. The research project in Health and Social Care is normally the last module you study.
Award titles:
Depending on your plan of study you can obtain different award titles
MSc Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice 180 credit points to include:
The compulsory module: Clinical specialist (30 credits)
30 credits (minimum) from the core modules (Breast Radiotherapy Localisation; Palliative Radiotherapy; Image Guided Radiotherapy; Psychology of Cancer; Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Planning)
60 credits of compulsory research modules (Research Methods in Health and Social Care; Preparation for Research Project in Health and Social Care; Research Project in Health and Social Care)
Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice
120 credit points to include:
The compulsory module: Clinical specialist (30 credits)
30 credits (minimum) from core modules (Breast Radiotherapy Localisation; Palliative Radiotherapy; Image Guided Radiotherapy; Psychology of Cancer; Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Planning.)
Compulsory research module: Research Methods in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice
60 credit points to include 30 from core modules
What our students say....
“The learning resources have been helpful, information has been easy to access and staff supportive.”
“My experience of the university is positive. It has facilitated my development through study without being prescriptive. The university is fulfilling my expectations of postgraduate study, and I am happy with the service provided.”
“Having modules that align to advanced practice roles and that can be tailored to an individual practitioner’s requirement and local ways of working are a real asset.”
Assessment:
There are a variety of assessments undertaken on the programme. Details of these can be found in the individual modules that you elect to do.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
We would love to have a conversation with you — by Teams or email — to help you build a personalised study plan.
Please contact: CPDhealth@herts.ac.uk Dr Naomi Brown (Programme lead) - n.2.brown@herts.ac.uk or Tracey Slatter (Radiotherapy pathway lead) t.slatter2@herts.ac.uk
This programme has the following discipline specific/optional modules
7HSK0168: Advanced Decision Making
7HSK0267: Enabling Learning in Contemporary Healthcare
7HSK0363: Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Planning
7HSK2085: Coaching Skills for Leading
7HSK2209: Research Project in Health and Social Care
7HSK2210: Preparation for Research Project in Health and Social Care
7HSK2208: Leading Innovation and Change in Health and Social Care
7HSK2211: Research Methods in Health and Social Care
7HSK0360: Palliative Radiotherapy
7HSK2076: Breast Radiotherapy Localisation
7HSK2232: Radiotherapy Clinical Specialist
7HSK2234: Image Guided Radiotherapy
7HSK2207: Leadership in Health and Social Care
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Funding
This programme is modular and the fees are payable per module. Some modules are subject to non-standard fees (e.g. ultrasound clinical modules).
Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
For NHS employees, the University works with NHS trusts, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) and Community Education Provider Networks (CEPNs) across the East of England under the Sustainability and Transformation Plans and their Local Workforce Advisory Boards’ transformational frameworks. It is therefore worth checking with the CPD lead for your Trust as part or all of your fees may be covered.
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose UH?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Naomi Brown - n.2.brown@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Blended
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Prerequisites
You will need to be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) (or equivalent professional registration).
The normal entry requirements for the programme are:
- An honours degree in Radiography and normally be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council or have acceptable qualifications in a related health profession.
- Candidates will normally have some relevant clinical practice experience subsequent to qualification.
- Where appropriate, candidates require employment in, or access to an appropriate clinical site whilst enrolled on the programme. Students are responsible for securing an appropriate clinical placement.
- You will need to be registered with the Health Care & Professions Council (HCPC) (or equivalent professional registration).
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