Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Our BSc in Radiotherapy Physics will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding and highly skilled career in the healthcare profession as a dosimetrist in radiotherapy physics.
Over this structured, modular degree, you will learn about using radiotherapy to treat various cancers. You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.
Radiotherapy Physics is a vital field of medicine requiring a high level of responsibility and technical skill. As a radiotherapy physicis...
Our BSc in Radiotherapy Physics will give you the expert training you need to begin a rewarding and highly skilled career in the healthcare profession as a dosimetrist in radiotherapy physics.
Over this structured, modular degree, you will learn about using radiotherapy to treat various cancers. You will combine in-depth academic work with practical clinical and technological skills in a range of specialised healthcare settings.
Radiotherapy Physics is a vital field of medicine requiring a high level of responsibility and technical skill. As a radiotherapy physicist/radiotherapy physics technologist, you will work as part of a team to develop individual treatment plans for people with cancer and be responsible for the precise calibration and use of sophisticated radiotherapy equipment.
As your career progresses, you will have excellent opportunities for advanced practice and further study to Masters and doctoral level.
Our course is accredited by the National School of Healthcare and Science.
Many of our academic staff are also practising healthcare scientists, providing an unrivalled combination of scientific rigour and professional expertise.
If you can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating, you could get your tuition fees covered in full through the NHS Wales Bursary Scheme, as well as maintenance funding of up to £4,491 and a reduced rate loan from Student Finance.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
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Course Code
A37-C29
Institution Code
S93
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Including Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry
Access to HE Diploma
Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. We do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
If you are offered a place you will also need: - A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or approved equivalent - NHS Wales Values and Standards of Behaviour. All applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and occupational health check. Any concerns arising from these may be considered at the School of Health and Social Care’s Professional Suitability and Fitness to Practice Panel and may result in admission to the programme being withdrawn.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Swansea University accepts the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as fully equivalent to x1 A-Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
345 points.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Pass at B and either BB at A level (including Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry) or DD at BTEC
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