MSc Enhanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice Online

at Sheffield Hallam University

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the core principles underpinning current and future radiotherapy practice.

• Tailor your learning to your individual professional development needs with optional modules.

• Undertake both independent study and work-based learning relating to radiotherapy and oncology.
   

Learn about cancer cell biology and how treatments affect the growth and development of the disease, individually and in combination with each other. Enhance your knowledge of specific radiotherapy practice whilst taking a wider perspective as you look at the interdisciplinary nature of oncology.
 

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
 

All modules are designed to support your continuing professional development and the development of skills needed to plan and evidence this. We use various assessment methods, supporting the development of your academic and professional skills. Online activities are used to promote engagement with the distance learning materials, provide support for the final assignment and facilitate online discussion with your fellow peers on the module.
 

You can study individual modules from this course and gain academic credit towards a qualification. Visit our continuing professional development website for more information.
 

You learn through

• essays

• business cases or journal article

• project and research work

• poster and PowerPoint presentation

• case studies

• service improvement proposal and plans

• critical evaluations

• profiles of evidence

• planning portfolio
   

  Applied learning is the ethos at the heart of all Sheffield Hallam courses, meaning that you are given the opportunity to put your study into practice.

  You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field - so you'll get cutting edge, industry focused knowledge of your subject. You'll gain real-world skills through placements, workshops and live projects, often getting the opportunity to work with big global brands.
   

  Work experience is also embedded into every year of the course, so you polish your workplace skills alongside building a solid knowledge of your subject. Applied learning means that when you do start work, you can dive in and make things happen.
   

  Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

  Modules studied may differ depending on when you start your course.
   

  Year 1
   

  Compulsory modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Dissertation 60 Credits	60	Coursework
  Future Directions In Radiotherapy And Oncology	30	Coursework
  Researching For Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework

   

  Elective modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Contemporary Radiotherapy Planning Practice	30	Coursework
  Evidencing Your Cpd	15	Coursework
  Evidencing Your Cpd	30	Coursework
  Information Giving And Informed Consent	15	Coursework
  Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework
  Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework
  Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer	15	Coursework

   

  Year 2
   

  Compulsory modules

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Dissertation 60 Credits	60	Coursework
  Professional Development In Radiotherapy And Oncology	15	Coursework
  Researching For Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework

   

  Elective modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Breast Cancer Radiotherapy	15	Coursework
  Contemporary Radiotherapy Planning Practice	30	Coursework
  Evidencing Your Cpd	30	Coursework
  Evidencing Your Cpd	15	Coursework
  Excellence In Prostate Cancer Treatment And Care	30	Coursework
  Head And Neck Cancer	15	Coursework
  Health Promotion And Lifestyle Management	15	Coursework
  Image Guided Radiotherapy	30	Coursework
  Information Giving And Informed Consent	15	Coursework
  Interprofessional Education (Distance Learning)	15	Practical
  Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework
  Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework
  Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer	15	Coursework
  Planning Service Improvement	15	Coursework
  Psychology Of Cancer Care	30	Coursework

   

  Final year

  Compulsory modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Dissertation 60 Credits	60	Coursework
  Researching For Practice (Distance Learning)	15	Coursework

   

  Elective modules
   

  Module	Credits	Assessment
  Contemporary Radiotherapy Planning Practice	30	Coursework
  Personalised Care And Supported Self-Management For Those Affected By Cancer	15	Coursework

   

Academic Qualifications

Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification recognised in the UK in a related health care subject.
 

Other qualifications

Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Other relevant evidence for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application

Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study.
 

Level of English language capability

International students studying with us over distance learning require an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area.
 

Relevant work or work-related experience

Normally, applicants should be working in a professional role in a related field of radiotherapy and oncology.

Applicants will be required to have competent IT skills and access to a reliable internet connection to enable full engagement with the course content.
 

All applicants are required to gain a recognised English language qualification before entering any of our courses. For pre-sessional English programmes and courses below degree level, this must be one from a list of UK government recognised tests, most commonly IELTS. For degree level programmes (bachelors, masters and PhD), we consider a wide range of international qualifications. Please check the course entry qualification on our online prospectus and our English language page for full details.
 

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus.
 

International Foundation Programme
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to our International Foundation Programme.

• IELTS certificate from an approved centre (IELTS score of 4.5 or above)

• Good high school graduation grades which include maths
   

Undergraduate programmes
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to undergraduate programmes

• two GCE/VCE A level passes

• High School Leaving Certificate, which is recognised as equivalent to A level standard

• other international qualifications gained after 13 years of secondary/further education

• please contact our admissions office at admissions@shu.ac.uk for advice on equivalents
   

Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from international school students taking the International Baccalaureate Diploma and those achieving 28 points or more will usually be successful in obtaining an offer of a place on our undergraduate programmes. For information about IB points equivalences against the UCAS tariff please visit the UCAS website.
 

Postgraduate taught programmes (masters)
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes

• a first degree or professional qualification recognised as being equivalent to degree standard

• an HND or higher education diploma with substantial work experience in an appropriate field

• successful completion of a recognised pre-Masters course

• please consult our admissions office at directadmissions@shu.ac.uk for advice on equivalents
   

Postgraduate research programmes
 

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD)

• masters degree from a recognised university

In most cases, students are required to submit a full application for PhD study, including a formal research proposal.

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus

Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course. For part-time study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied (£830 for 15 credits or £1,655 for 30 credits).

Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2023/24 is £9,910 for the course. For distance learning study the fee will be calculated pro-rata each year based on the number of credits studied (£830 for 15 credits or £1,655 for 30 credits).

If you are a therapeutic radiographer or another healthcare professional working within radiotherapy and oncology, this course offers you the opportunity to progress in your specialism. You take advantage of an increasing number of opportunities related to role development and extension, and skills mix across the various healthcare professions working in radiotherapy and oncology.
 

You may also be eligible to apply for accreditation of work-based projects and prior certificated learning, which will count towards your final award. Please contact us for more information.