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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Glasgow Caledonian University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Radiotherapy and Oncology course at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
to include two sciences from Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry or Double/Single Life and Health Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £15,200 per year (provisional) |
| International | £15,200 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B822
Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its Radiotherapy and Oncology course.
Therapeutic Radiographers are highly skilled, caring professionals who play an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer. They deliver radiotherapy treatment using state-of-the-art equipment.
Radiotherapy Radiographers work as part of the health care team and are involved in making decisions about radiotherapy patient management. They provide care and support to patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.
Glasgow Caledonian is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team works closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the course is relevant and up to date.
You'll have use of the global cloud-based radiotherapy planning system as well as accessing digital image viewing equipment. Practice placements will provide you with experience in both large and smaller cancer centres.
In the Times University Guide 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University was ranked number 1 in the UK for the Radiography courses.
Your career Completion of an honours degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and membership of the Society of Radiographers.
Our degree is internationally recognised and offers a range of career opportunities in hospitals and other clinical settings. You can also progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research careers.
Source: Glasgow Caledonian University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Sciences
Location
Main Site | Glasgow
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Therapeutic imaging
• Oncology
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
How you will be assessed
In our programme we use a wide range of both summative and formative assessment methods. This includes written and online exams, essays, case studies, critical review and presentations. We also use self and peer assessment in addition to tutor marked assessments.
In clinical practice, students have professional performance assessments and staged assessments in addition to reflective work and practice-based exams. Students self-assess formatively and are summatively assessed by practice educators
Glasgow Caledonian University reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Radiotherapy and Oncology course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
99%
high
Teaching on my course
99%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
100%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
Learning opportunities
98%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
97%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
94%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
89%
med
Academic support
97%
med
Academic support
97%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
100%
high
Organisation and management
100%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
high
How well organised is your course?
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
Learning resources
100%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
100%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
87%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
100%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
76%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
100%
high
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
100%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
100%
high
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
88%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
98%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
100%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
78%
med
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
86%
high
Organisation and management
86%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
98%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
98%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
95%
high
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
69%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
93%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
100%
high
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
91%
high
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
89%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
81%
low
Student information
The Radiotherapy and Oncology course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Radiotherapy and Oncology at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Glasgow Caledonian University graduates who took Radiotherapy and Oncology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£36.9k
Third year after graduation
£38.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Radiotherapy and Oncology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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