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Tel: 0207 815 7500
Mode: Part-time; Distance
A flexible, distance learning pathway for qualified therapeutic radiographers designed to meet the continuous professional development requirements of health care professionals.
Use emerging technologies and more innovative and creative working practices to prepare become a specialist research-focused radiographer who will help revolutionise health and social care provision to better meet society’s changing demographic health needs.
The course has been developed to enable students to apply scientific, research, professional and technical knowledge to their role within radiotherapy and oncology and also the wider health care team.
The course offers education in the latest theoretical and clinical developments relating to radiotherapy and oncology. You'll gain the opportunity to critically reflect on theory, contemporary research, and evidence-based practice related to therapeutic radiography in order to inform your personal and professional practice and contribute to cancer service delivery improvement.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Mode PgCert Level: Distance Learning - Part-time |
Duration 1-3 years |
Start Date January |
Location
Southwark Campus
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Mode PgDip Level: Distance Learning - Part-time |
Duration Max of 5 years if participant wishes to undertake the top-up to MSc level |
Start Date January |
Location
Southwark Campus
|
Mode MSc Level: Distance Learning - Part-time |
Duration 1 year top-up to MSc (complete entire qualification within 6 year timeframe) |
Start Date January |
Location
Southwark Campus
|
Mode Modular Employer-funded CPPD |
Duration Max 6 years |
Start Date January |
Location
Southwark Campus
|
Mode PgDip |
Duration 2 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
|
Mode MSc |
Duration 3 years |
Start Date September |
Location
Southwark Campus
|
This post-registration programme in Radiotherapy and Oncology is intentionally flexible; overall you'll need to complete to PgDip level within 5 years, so that you are able to complete to MSc level within 6 years. The course offers a wide variety of modules (all distance learning) that focus on current and future practice developments.
Successful completion of the MSc (or intermediate awards) will prepare learners to seek employment which provides opportunities to develop their role further and potentially move into practice at more advanced levels. In addition it will be used to develop skills to evidence CPD and lifelong learning, as per professional body requirements. Depending on personal and professional requirements, students are able to build up from PGCert to PGDip to MSc awards.
Graduates may pursue a career in clinical practice in a variety of settings in the UK or internationally. Examples of specialities (either competency/non-competency) offered within this course include:
Some graduates may stay in their country of origin or seek employment in another country. Alternatively graduates may pursue academic teaching or research careers in the UK or internationally. Graduates may seek to enrol for further study such as a PhD or Professional Doctorate.
Throughout the programme you'll develop the skills that will support active engagement in the process of lifelong learning through critical reflection, to influence and enhance your professional practice and future employability.
The Department of Health (2011) identified that the development of advanced practitioners within allied health professional’s (AHP) could result in a significant contribution to high quality clinical care, organisational management, economic sustainability, productivity and all aspects of quality – patient safety, patient experience and the effectiveness of the care that patients receive.
We are University of the Year for Graduate Employment for the second year in a row - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, 2019.
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Students are adult self-directed learners who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience that we want to capitalise on within our courses. We aim to do this by utilising a range of learning and teaching strategies which are dynamic, innovative and will encourage active engagement and ownership of their learning whilst inspiring and challenging the development of enquiry. This will promote transformative learning.
Where appropriate we use digitally enhanced learning using blended learning approaches and the development of online modules and courses, including Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC’s). We utilised our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle, to enable us to offer a range of online activities including on-line discussion forums, blogs, videos and online quizzes.
All teaching and learning is research informed and where appropriate supports multi-professional and integrated learning approaches that reflect the professional health and social care environments that our students work within. Our approaches to learning and teaching are inclusive and promote academic integrity.
A variety of approaches will be used in order to balance the assessment methods and to promote different skills / abilities whilst reflecting the nature of the module of learning. The main rationale for choosing the assessment method is helping you in the development of a wide range of professional knowledge and skills.
The types of assignments demonstrate further development of skills and abilities as you progress on the courses. Formative and summative assessments will be designed to allow you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have gained during your studies.
Qualifications required for this course
A degree or diploma in Therapeutic Radiography or any other relevant professional qualification.
Professional qualifications
Students must be registered to practice as a health practitioner in accordance with the professional requirements of their country. The programme is designed for Therapeutic radiographers, however nurses with appropriate experience may also be considered for the Radiotherapy on-treatment review module, as a stand-alone module.
Non-standard entrants
The University will select non-standard entrants to the programme in the following ways:-
All applications are assessed individually. Some flexibility may be exercised to the admissions criteria for students wishing to study individual modules for CPD. Some variation in terms of professional background and education may be accepted and will be considered individually by the course director. Regardless of these conditions, applicants must be able to satisfy the course director and admissions team of their suitability and ability to successfully complete the program of study applied for.
Level of English language capability
If English is not the first language, students must have an IELTS average score of 7.0 on entry into the programme. No individual elements should be below 7.0
International (non Home/EU) applicants should follow our international how to apply guide.
Mode | Duration | Start date | Application code | Application method |
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Mode PgCert Level: Distance Learning - Part-time |
Duration 1-3 years |
Start date January |
Application code 5070 |
Application method |
Mode PgDip Level: Distance Learning - Part-time |
Duration Max of 5 years if participant wishes to undertake the top-up to MSc level |
Start date January |
Application code Please apply to PgCert qualification as first step |
Application method |
Mode MSc Level: Distance Learning - Part-time |
Duration 1 year top-up to MSc (complete entire qualification within 6 year timeframe) |
Start date January |
Application code Please apply to PgCert qualification as first step |
Application method |
Mode Modular Employer-funded CPPD |
Duration Max 6 years |
Start date January |
Application code | Application method |
Mode PgDip |
Duration 2 years |
Start date September |
Application code 5180 |
Application method |
Mode MSc |
Duration 3 years |
Start date September |
Application code 5181 |
Application method |
All self-funding students should apply via UKPass Application Service.
Each module is available as CPPD to working healthcare professionals sponsored by their employer.
You can apply for the range of CPPD Health and Social Care courses on offer through our CPPD online prospectus where you can also browse through our programmes and modules. You can use the easy search facility or use one of the shortcuts to the professional groups. By clicking on the programme or module you are interested
in you will be shown information on the course itself, including dates delivered. You will also be able to apply online, with no need to fill out lots of paperwork. Apply within five minutes using our system, and if your employer has offered to fund you, our system will even get their authorisation before
your application is processed. Your application will be processed with ease and you will receive an e-mail at every step of the process.
Browse our online CPPD prospectus and apply now.
Full-time/part-time self-funding postgraduate students and research students apply through the UK Postgraduate and Statistical Service (UKPASS). Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
Postgraduate applicants are required to provide up to two references as part of their application.
Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.
It's a good idea to think about how you'll pay university tuition and maintenance costs while you're still applying for a place to study. Remember – you don't need to wait for a confirmed place on a course to start applying for student finance. Read how to pay your fees as a postgraduate student.
Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.
Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply section for postgraduate students and our How to apply section for research students.
International applicants should use our international application system. Full details can be found on our How to apply section for international students.
See our admissions policy (PDF File 1,043 KB) and complaints policy (PDF File 516 KB).
Your application will be circulated to a number of potential supervisors who will look at your academic qualifications, experience and the research proposal to decide whether your research interest is something that could be supervised at LSBU.
There will also be an interview either by telephone or at the University. If you are successful you will be offered a place on a course and informed of the next enrolment date. The whole process normally takes between six to eight weeks, from receipt of your application to a decision being made about your application at the School.
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.
Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our Enrolment pages.
Fees are shown for new entrants to courses, for each individual year of a course, together with the total fee for all the years of a course. Continuing LSBU students should refer to the Finance section of our student portal, MyLSBU. Queries regarding fees should be directed to the Fees and Bursaries Team on: +44 (0)20 7815 6181.
UK fee: £3158 | International fee: £5133.34 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5072 | Session code: 1PS00 |
UK fee: £3855 | International fee: £5133.33 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5181 | Session code: 1PS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK £10868 |
International £15400 |
UK fee: £3855 | International fee: £5133.33 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5070 | Session code: 1PS00 |
UK fee: £3855 | International fee: £5133.33 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5071 | Session code: 1PS00 |
UK fee: £3855 | International fee: £5133.33 |
AOS/LSBU code: 5180 | Session code: 1PS00 |
Total course fee: |
UK £7710 |
International £10266.66 |
For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 201 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.
The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent.
If you are starting a Masters course, studying either full- or part-time, you may be entitled to apply for a postgraduate study loan. Find out more at our postgraduate fees and funding section.
We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on funding your studies on the scholarships and fee discounts page.
Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.
Many of our students are funded through their NHS Trust or employer. If you are being funded by your employer,please check with your line manager before making your application. You will need to know how your fees are being paid before applying.
For more information about fees and funding for individual CPPD modules please contact hsc-cppd@lsbu.ac.uk
The individual fee for this course is shown above. For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for postgraduate students.
See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 201 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).
We have a range of PhD Scholarships available in partnership with businesses and organisations; read notices of PhD studentships.
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