Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), BSc (Hons)

Tuition Fees Covered

If you can commit to working in Wales for two years after graduating.

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Course Overview

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.

Why Radiotherapy Physics at Swansea?

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.

Please see our NHS Funding webpage to check your eligibility for funding before applying.

Places are also available if you receive sponsorship from a healthcare employer and in some circumstances; we may accept self-funded places with standard tuition fees if you are able to secure your own work placement.

 

Your Radiotherapy Physics experience

Our excellent facilities include a realistic clinical suite so you can put your theoretical knowledge into practice in an environment that reflects as closely as possible the actual conditions that you will experience when you go on placement.

Half of your course will be taught at our Singleton Park campus on the edge of the beautiful Gower Peninsula and the other half will take place in healthcare settings. 

We have very strong links with healthcare providers and Welsh health boards, opening up a wide range of clinical placement opportunities for you.

Radiotherapy Physics Careers

The NHS starting salary for clinical dosimetrists is around £28,407, rising to £50,056.

There are also many opportunities to work in research, education, management, and the private sector.

On graduation, you will be eligible to apply for membership of the regulatory body, the Register of Clinical Technologists, and enter the workplace as an independent practitioner.

You can find more information on our Healthcare Science degrees by visiting our Quick Guide.

 

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Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), BSc (Hons)