BSc. Radiation Therapy

First and Second Years

In the First and Second years, the course covers the basic sciences. You will also study the structure and function of the human body and will be introduced to topics that relate to cancer and patient care. There are approximately 20-30 hours per week in class in these years. The clinical practice component (clinical placement) will introduce you to radiation therapy and will develop your understanding of the complexities of the cancer patient pathway. The content covered in these years include:
 

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Anatomy

• Physics

• Principles and Practices of Cancer Care

• Introduction to Imaging and Planning

• Psychology and Communication

• Clinical Practice

• Biochemistry

• Physiology

• Research and Statistics

Third and Fourth Years

In third and fourth years, you will study more specialist subjects that are specifically related to cancer and patient care, and complete a research project in this area. The content covered in these years include:
 

• Principles and Practices of Cancer Care

• Physics

• Radiobiology

• Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning

• Treatment Localisation and Verification

• Research and Statistics and completion of a capstone project

• Radiation Therapy in Practice

• Clinical Practice

This programme use a variety of assessment methods, including written end-of-year examinations, continuous assessment, individual and group project work, oral examinations, reflective journals and workbooks. A clinical portfolio and research dissertation are substantial components of the assessment processes in your final year.

Leaving Certificate H4 In one of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry

Advanced GCE (A-Level) Grade C In one of physics, chemistry or biology

International Baccalaureate: HL Grade 5 in one of physics, chemistry, biology, physics/chemistry

Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Academic: Grade 6.5;*

EU & Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

EU Fees €8,371

Non EU Fees €24,538

As a graduate radiation therapist you will be the main point of contact for the cancer patient during the course of their radiation therapy treatment and you will be involved in many aspects of their care during this time. As radiation therapy is expanding in Ireland and internationally so too is the opportunity for career development, making this an exciting time to be entering the profession. Graduates from this programme work in radiation therapy departments in Ireland; UK; Australia; New Zealand; Qatar and Saudi Arabia, to name but a few. The broad scientific and clinical content of this degree, in combination with the graduate attributes of competent reflective practitioners; lifelong learners; critical thinkers and problem solvers has facilitated graduates to work nationally and internationally in research and development, medical industry technology and marketing and academia.