BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology, a healthcare degree focused on radiotherapy practice, radiation oncology physics, and patient care. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. Students can take an optional year abroad. The first year introduces foundational concepts through FOUNDATIONS OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 1, RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOBIOLOGY 1, and RESEARCH METHODS IN RADIOTHERAPY. The second year advances into specialized anatomical sites with PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 3 (PELVIS), PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 4 (HEAD, NECK & THORAX), and APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN RADIOTHERAPY. The final year consolidates professional knowledge via ADVANCED RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 5, RADIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 3 (RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL LEARNING AND ADVANCING PROFESSIONALISM), and culminates in the RADIOTHERAPY RESEARCH DISSERTATION.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall with no score less than 4 to include a science subject.at Higher Level or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects to include a science subject at Higher Level. BTEC: BTEC Nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades A* – C, which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Where numerical grading has been introduced, English Language, Maths and a Science will be required at Grade 5 or above. Please note that Science dual award is acceptable but Core Science and Applied GCSEs will not be considered.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 9%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- FOUNDATIONS OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 1
- RADIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 1 (RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL PREPARATION & FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONALISM)
- RESEARCH METHODS IN RADIOTHERAPY
- RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOBIOLOGY 2
- RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOBIOLOGY 1
- FOUNDATIONS OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 2 (BREAST AND PROSTATE)
- PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 3 (PELVIS)
- RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOBIOLOGY 3
- PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 4 (HEAD, NECK & THORAX)
- APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN RADIOTHERAPY
- RADIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 2 (RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL LEARNING & DEVELOPING PROFESSIONALISM
- RADIOTHERAPY RESEARCH DISSERTATION
- ADVANCED RADIATION ONCOLOGY AND PATIENT CARE 5
- RADIOTHERAPY PHYSICS, TECHNOLOGY AND RADIOBIOLOGY 4
- RADIOTHERAPY PRACTICE 3 (RADIOTHERAPY CLINICAL LEARNING AND ADVANCING PROFESSIONALISM)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £48,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £59,000. The £52,500 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Medicine by specialism.
What do graduates of BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool 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.
Does BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.