BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Radiotherapy and Oncology, a healthcare degree focused on the clinical application of radiotherapy for cancer treatment and patient care. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake clinical practice placements throughout the four years to build practical expertise in radiotherapy delivery. The first year introduces foundational science through Preparation for Professional Practice, Anatomy for Radiographers 1, Physics for Radiographers, and Fundamentals of Human Physiology. The second year progresses with Specialist Imaging Technologies, Anatomy for Radiographers 2, Radiotherapy and Oncology 2, and Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 2. The third year builds advanced knowledge via Radiotherapy Treatment Planning and Brachytherapy, Leadership and Collaboration in Interprofessional Teams, and Methodology and Research in Effective Practice. The final year concludes with the Honours Project, Advancements and Safety in Radiotherapy, Person Centred Care, and Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 4.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 102; Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent incl Higher in two sciences; A Level: BCC or equivalent incl A Level in two sciences.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 85%: 94 offers from 111 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
- 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.
Modules
- Preparation for Professional Practice
- Anatomy for Radiographers 1
- Physics for Radiographers
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 1
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 1
- Community Centered Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice
- Specialist Imaging Technologies
- Anatomy for Radiographers 2
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 2
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 2
- Leadership and Collaboration in Interprofessional Teams
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 3
- Radiotherapy Treatment Planning and Brachytherapy
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 3
- Methodology and Research in Effective Practice
- Honours Project
- Advancements and Safety in Radiotherapy
- Person Centred Care
- Radiotherapy Practice Based Learning 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £40,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Medicine by specialism.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University?
96% 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 175 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University?
85% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 94 offers from 111 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR). 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.
How many students continue on BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.