BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics),
About this course
BSc in Physics, specifically focused on radiation physics for healthcare. The curriculum covers the clinical application of x-rays, radioactive materials, lasers, and ultraviolet radiation for imaging and treatment. Students learn about radiation legislation and risk assessment while gaining practical experience with dose measurement equipment in clinical settings.
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 27%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), at Swansea University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), at Swansea University?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), at Swansea University?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Healthcare Science (Radiation Physics), at Swansea University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.