BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology is a medical technology degree focused on the clinical application of radiation in cancer treatment and patient care. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The course embeds the Standards of Proficiency set by the Health and Care Professions Council, enabling graduates to apply for HCPC registration, and features clinical practice placements making up approximately sixty percent of the curriculum across regional partner hospital trusts. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Foundations of Cancer, Physics and Technology in Cancer Care, Radiotherapy Practice 1, and Holistic Approaches to Cancer Care. The second year expands technical and clinical understanding with Principles of Cancer, Research Methods for Contemporary Healthcare, Radiotherapy Planning and Advances in Technology, and Radiotherapy Practice 2. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through Research Project, Integrated Cancer Care, Coaching and Leadership for Radiographers, and Radiotherapy Practice 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 113 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 6%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 51%
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Therapy professionals: 2%
- Health associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 84%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Cancer
- Physics and Technology in Cancer Care
- Radiotherapy Practice 1
- Holistic Approaches to Cancer Care
- Principles of Cancer
- Research Methods for Contemporary Healthcare
- Radiotherapy Planning and Advances in Technology
- Radiotherapy Practice 2
- Research Project
- Integrated Cancer Care
- Coaching and Leadership for Radiographers
- Radiotherapy Practice 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at University of Suffolk 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 Radiotherapy and Oncology at University of Suffolk?
95% 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 University of Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at University of Suffolk 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 University of Suffolk?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.