肿瘤学是治疗癌症的研究和实践。一种治疗方法是放射疗法，该疗法使用高能辐射来破坏癌细胞并缓解患者的症状。本课程将为您提供培训，使其成为一名技能娴熟的从业者，能够规划和实施放射治疗。使用一系列技术设备，您将学会提供准确的辐射剂量以破坏患病的组织，同时将对周围健康组织的辐射量降至最低。您还将开发重要技能来管理癌症的心理和情感方面，以支持患者及其家人。实践经验至关重要，因此每年大约有一半的时间将花在临床环境上。
It leads to a BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy and Oncology, and graduates are eligible for state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a therapeutic radiographer. The combination of expert patient care and technical skills provide a unique and rewarding career with the potential for progression into several highly specialised fields. Our lecturing team are highly experienced, state-registered therapeutic radiographers who all hold postgraduate qualifications in education. We excel at student support and guidance, receiving regular praise for this in student evaluations. We work closely with experts by experience (people who have either had cancer treated with radiotherapy or have experience of other health care interventions), past and current students, clinical practitioners and health service managers in the recruitment of students, development and delivery of the programme. Radiotherapy is used in the management of approximately half of patients diagnosed with cancer. It works by utilising radiation at high energies to destroy cancer cells so that a patient can either be cured or have their symptoms alleviated. This course will enable you to graduate as a therapeutic radiographer eligible for state registration. Therapeutic radiographers are the key clinical practitioners responsible for delivering radiotherapy.<br><br>Successful completion of this radiotherapy and oncology course leads to an honours degree and eligibility to apply for state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Therapeutic Radiographer. Radiotherapy provides excellent career prospects with the opportunity for continuous career development and opportunities to work in various specialties such as advanced practice, education, research and as an application specialist.