BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology is an undergraduate degree focused on therapeutic radiography, cancer treatment, and patient care. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes professional practice placements in each year and prepares graduates to apply for registration with the HCPC. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Foundations for Interprofessional Practice, Anatomy & Physiology for Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Physics 1, Preparation for Radiotherapy Practice, Radiotherapy and Oncology 1, Radiotherapy Legislation and Procedures, and Professional Practice Placement (R&O) 1. The second year progresses into specialised areas with Health Science Research, Imaging in Radiotherapy, Radiotherapy Physics 2, Radiotherapy and Oncology 2, Psychosocial & Palliative Care, and Professional Practice Placement (Rad & Onc) 2. The final year involves advanced study and practical application through Research Project, Radiotherapy and Oncology 3, Professional Practice Placement (Rad & Onc) 3, and Radiotherapy Physics 3. Students can also select from optional modules including Cancer Service Evaluation and European Radiotherapy Exchange Placement.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Double Award Life & Health Sciences (Grade BB)
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Natural and social science professionals: 14%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Medical Practitioners: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 83%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 81%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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
- Foundations for Interprofessional Practice
- Anatomy & Physiology for Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy Physics 1
- Preparation for Radiotherapy Practice
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 1
- Radiotherapy Legislation and Procedures
- Professional Practice Placement (R&O) 1
- Health Science Research
- Imaging in Radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy Physics 2
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 2
- Psychosocial & Palliative Care
- Professional Practice Placement (Rad & Onc) 2
- Research Project
- Radiotherapy and Oncology 3
- Professional Practice Placement (Rad & Onc) 3
- Radiotherapy Physics 3
- Cancer Service Evaluation
- European Radiotherapy Exchange Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £30,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Ulster University do next?
91% 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 Ulster University?
100% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology at Ulster 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 Ulster University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.