Course Summary

Therapeutic radiographers are highly skilled caring professionals who have an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer. GCU is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team work closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the programme is relevant and up-to-date. Practice placements take place at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow, the largest cancer centre in Scotland and one of the larger centres in the UK, Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. Completion of an honours degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, and membership of the Society of Radiographers.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

In our programme we use a wide range of both summative and formative assessment methods. This includes written and online exams, essays, case studies, critical review and presentations. We also use self and peer assessment in addition to tutor marked assessments. In clinical practice, students have professional performance assessments and staged assessments in addition to reflective work and practice-based exams. Students self-assess formatively and are summatively assessed by practice educators

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Health and Care Professions Council

Radiographers, College of

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B822

Institution code: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

to include 2 sciences (Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics) with one at B plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4 we highly recommend Double Science or Physics

Science based subject with Graded unit B Applicants must also hold, literacy and numeracy equivalent to National 5 level, with English being preferred at Higher level. Communications 4 and Literature 1 are acceptable in lieu of Higher English

to include English plus 2 sciences from Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics plus National 5 Maths at B

(Science/Health-based) considered on an individual basis. Must include Biology, English, Physics and Maths.

to include 4 in Biology and one other science plus English at Higher level and Physics is recommended at Standard level

Science based/applied science plus GCSE Maths, English at B plus Double Science at BB

to include English and 2 sciences from Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics

from Maths if not studied at Higher level. Considered along with the relevant Higher subjects and grades

SWAP Access to Radiography/Access to Health and Biological Sciences at BBB Higher ESOL at A

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include two science subjects (from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) and English. PLUS National 5 Maths at B.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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