Radiography, Therapeutic BSc (Hons) / 2014
This course equips you with the technical expertise and care skills needed to plan and deliver radiotherapy to patients with cancer. You will learn how to use technology to target tumours with millimetre accuracy. Delivering the maximum dose with minimum impact on healthy tissue.
On clinical placement we are assimilated into a working radiography team and welcomed into the lives of patients as they embark on their cancer journey. We are also trusted to perform some of the procedures usually undertaken by qualified radiographers; a daunting experience in prospect, but when a patient thanks you personally at the end of their treatment, you know you have helped make a real difference to their lives; by far the best feeling ever. Hannah Austen Radiography, Therapeutic BSc (Hons) Second Year
Radiography, Therapeutic Bsc (Hons) Three years, full time Apply through UCAS code B822, institution code S49 UCAS deadline is 15 January UK and EU citizens may apply Accreditation: Health and Care Professions Council Highlights
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Shared campus with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK
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Shared learning with students training to be doctors, nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists (interprofessional education)
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50 per cent of your time will be spent in a NHS trust on placement as a student radiographer
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Our teaching staff have years of experience as radiographers
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This course is taught in partnership with Kingston University. You will benefit from a large, multi-faculty experience combined with the health science expertise offered by St George’s, University of London
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Careers advice is embedded into our teaching
Learning
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, peer-assisted learning, case-based learning, simulated practical experience and clinical experience. Facilities include the Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training (VERT) and an interactive treatment planning system; both of which are used throughout the course to support learning and enhance practical skills. VERT creates a three-dimensional treatment suite and offers an interactive function that hones the psychomotor skills required to deliver radiotherapy with pinpoint accuracy. Our teaching draws on the wealth of experience represented by our professional contacts and alumni, who influence the design of our courses and deliver master classes and workshops that enrich your learning. Clinical placements provide an opportunity to put theory into practice and consolidate learning experiences. Clinical placement sites include: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (Chelsea or Sutton) Royal Surrey NHS Trust (Guildford)
Degree structure
In year one you participate in our interprofessional education programme, are introduced to the biomedical basics underpinning health science and receive specialist training in oncology and cancer care. Years two and three comprise a combination of academic modules and clinical placements. The majority of the academic component is delivered at Kingston University and focuses on a discipline-specific programme that covers basic biological and physical sciences along with oncology, radiobiology and radiotherapy practice. Clinical placements in years two and three will see you acquire a broad experience in the preparation and treatment of patients with cancer, clinical reasoning and the evaluation of practice.
Year one Modules Taught
Interprofessional Education Programme
Taught
Radiotherapy and Oncolog y One
Taught
Personal and Professional Development One
Taught
Science and Technolog y One
Year two Modules/placements Taught
Treatment Planning
Taught
Radiotherapy and Oncolog y Two
Taught
Personal and Professional Development Two
Clinical
Introduction to Practice
Clinical
Application of Skills
Year three Modules/placements Taught
Evaluation of Radiotherapy
Taught
Reflection on Cancer Care
Taught
Research Project
Taught
Personal and Professional Development Three
Clinical
Localisation and Dissymmetry
Clinical
Competence and Practice
Assessing your progress
A combination of academic coursework (including essays, reports and presentations), written and practical examinations, clinical assessments and a research dissertation are used to assess your progress.
Because we want you to reach your full potential, we build in opportunities for practice and provide feedback on assessment tasks so you know what you need to do to optimise your performance. Your future
Therapeutic radiography offers a range of career pathways, including clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research. You might also choose to study at postgraduate certificate, diploma and masters level for radiography qualifications and clinical specialism here at St George’s. On graduation you will be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Society of Radiographers.
Entry requirements If you meet the minimum requirements set out below, you will be called for interview. With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifications must be completed within a five-year period including year of application.
Nationality Citizen of the UK, EU or EEA or individuals with indefinite leave to remain
GCSEs or equivalent Grades
A* to C (English and Maths must be grade B or above)
Subjects
A minimum of eight subjects to include English Language, Maths, Biology and Physics or Combined Sciences (Double Award) If you studied under an education system that did not include GCSEs we will consider your academic record at the equivalent stage. However, we will not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Maths in lieu of GCSEs.
A Levels or equivalent A Levels Points
300
Grades
BBB
Subjects
Three A2 Level subjects (science subject preferred). General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. A levels must be completed within two years, although modular re-sits will be considered International Baccalaureate
Award
Full award diploma with an overall minimum score of 26
Scores
544 at Higher Level (HL) 444 at Standard Level (SL)
Subjects
English Language, Maths and Physics (at HL) Access diploma
Award
Full award diploma
Scores
60 credits at level 3
Grades
24 credits at distinction 21 credits at merit
Subjects
30 science-related credits, specifically Biology (9 credits) and Physics (9 credits), modules graded at merit or above, excludes sociology.
Additional credits
With the exception of GCSE equivalents (where required) any other level 3 credits outside the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted.
Other
If no GCSE English or Maths, you must achieve 12 level 3 GCSE English equivalent credits and 12 level 2 GCSE Maths equivalent credits in addition to the 60 credit diploma. Course transcript and/or syllabus may need to be provided. All units must be verified GCSE equivalent by the local Open College Network London Region (OCNLR). Other qualifications
14-19 Diploma
Advanced Diploma grade B in one of the following lines of learning
Engineering; or Society, Health and Development
Plus Additional Specialist Learning – an A Level (A2) in Biology or Human Biology at grade C
National Diploma (BTEC)
Distinction, Merit in Science National Diploma in Public Services only considered if supplemented by additional Science A Level
National Certificate (BTEC)
Distinction or Merit only considered if supplemented by additional Science A Level
Nationality
GCSEs or equivalent
A Levels or equivalent > IB English language > Access diploma > i f first language > Other qualifications is not English
Other essential criteria > work experience > personal statement > health screening > police screening
Birkbeck College 65% overall Certificate in Life Science Science Foundation Course
65% per module
Open University
120 Units Exploring Science module, 60 units and Human Biology module, 30 units or Biology, Uniformity and Diversity module, 30 units If you do not have GCSE Maths at grade C or above, you will need to offer the Discovering Mathematics module, 30 units All results must be verified by us by 1 September of the year of entry.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Six B grades at Higher Level (HL), including English, Maths, Biology or Human Biology and Physics English Language and Maths B2 at HL Applicants should list their Junior Certificates on UCAS form.
Undergraduate degree (science related)
2.2 Honours or higher
Undergraduate degree (non science related)
2.2 Honours or higher supplemented by an A-level (A2) in Physics or an Access to Science course
English language If English is not your first language while studying, evidence of your proficiency must be dated within the last two years. IELTS
(International English Language Testing System) 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in written element, and no section less than 6.5)
Pearsons test
67 overall (including 67 in written element, and no section less than 61) *Applicants who have sat the examination more than twice in one year will not be considered.
Other essential criteria Work experience
Work or voluntary experience in a medical or health-related field; ability to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography. For further information on work experience please visit the ‘Experience it’ section at www.tasteofmedicine.com
Personal Statement
Must demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography and show a keen interest in a career in this area.
Health and Police screening
Satisfactory clearance in both, including immunisation against Hepatitis B, MMR, Meningitis, TB and Chicken Pox.
Professional registration
If you belong to a registered professional body please provide details at interview.
Application and interview Please apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) by 15 January (the year of entry). www.ucas.com Interviews are held after the application closing date.
Fees UK
NHS Bursary-funded programme: all UK students are entitled to have their fees paid and receive a means-tested bursary*
EU/EEA
All EU and EEA students are entitled to have their fees (and only their fees) paid by the NHS Bursary* *2013 entry fees are subject to annual review and change.
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