PG Certificate in Cancer Biology and Radiotherapy Physics

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• The Physics of Radiotherapy
• The Biology of Cancer
• Clinical Radiotherapy
• Research Project
• Radiobiology
• Research Methods
• Imaging for Radiotherapy
• Treatment Planning
• Advanced Radiotherapy
• Introduction to Digital Health

Academic entry qualification overview
 

We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second class) or overseas equivalent in:

• physics

• biology

• related subject
   

Healthcare professionals with an equivalent qualification will also be considered and may be invited to interview. We may consider applicants with a Lower Second class degree via interview.
 

English language
 

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
 

We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here ).
 

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS : 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all components

• TOEFL: 90 internet-based (with 22 in all components)

• PGDip (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £9,600
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): 20,800

This course will help you gain the knowledge and skills to become a leading healthcare scientist in the public or private sector.

It may also be of interest if you are a healthcare worker in the field of radiotherapy who wishes to advance your career.

The master's qualification gained could act as a stepping stone to further academic qualifications or careers involving medical science research.