BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
About this course
BSc in Radiotherapy and Oncology, a medical technology degree focused on clinical practice and patient care in cancer treatment. The curriculum incorporates an integrated mixture of university study and clinical practice placements. The course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and includes an original research project. The first year covers the foundations of the profession through Fundamentals of Radiotherapy Practice, Principles of Radiotherapy Physics and Equipment, Radiotherapy Practice 1 - Skin and Thorax, and Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 1. The second year progresses to advanced clinical areas with Radiotherapy Practice 2 - Pelvis and Abdomen, Radiotherapy Practice 3 - Head and Neck, and CNS, Current trends in Radiotherapy Practice, and Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 2. The final year focuses on professional leadership and research through Leadership in Radiotherapy, Complex Issues in Radiotherapy, Research Practice in Radiotherapy, and Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB (B in one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Maths, PE, Physics, or Psychology)
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Medical Practitioners: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 865 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 59%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a therapeutic radiographer.
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
Modules
- Fundamentals of Radiotherapy Practice
- Principles of Radiotherapy Physics and Equipment
- Radiotherapy Practice 1 - Skin and Thorax
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 1
- Radiotherapy Practice 2 - Pelvis and Abdomen
- Radiotherapy Practice 3 - Head and Neck, and CNS
- Current trends in Radiotherapy Practice
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 2
- Leadership in Radiotherapy
- Complex Issues in Radiotherapy
- Research Practice in Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £42,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a therapeutic radiographer. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
How many students continue on BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Cardiff University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.