Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology) PgCert/PgDip/MSc at Sheffield Hallam University

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Course details

How long is the course?
3-6 years

Attendance pattern
Self study with attendance
Self study with attendance (Online)

Course qualification
MSc/PgDip/PgCert in Advanced Practice (Radiotherapy and Oncology)

Awarding body
Sheffield Hallam University

When does the course begin?
To be confirmed

Course info
This course is for practitioners working at or moving towards advanced practice in their clinical field. It provides you with a flexible programme of study that reflects your evolving scope of practice and is tailored to your individual development needs. You critically evaluate theoretical perspectives to help inform and underpin your decision making and develop your ability to work collaboratively across professional boundaries. The course improves your independent and active learning ability, enabling you to advance your knowledge, understanding and skills review and enhance your own and others practice develop your management of complex issues and problems lead practice developments It will also support and enable you to satisfy professional body requirements for advanced practice and statutory requirements for continuing professional development (CPD). This increases your employability and career potential. This course prepares you for accreditation by the Society and College of Radiographers as an advanced practitioner.

How much will it cost?
Full-time typically £3,900. Part-time typically £1,584 to PgCert, £3,168 to PgDip and £3,912 to MSc.

Assessment method
Demonstration of clinical competencies,individually negotiated assignment and portfolio.

Entry Requirements
Normally you need one from a degree in therapeutic radiography a Diploma of the College of Radiographers (T) or equivalent study in therapeutic radiography an equivalent healthcare degree. If English is a second language, you also need an IELTS of 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent 575 / 232). You also need a letter of support from line manager indicating that you are taking an appropriate role in practice. We consider applicants on an individual basis. To be accepted, you need to satisfy the course leader that you have an ability to complete the course. You must be prepared to be intellectually challenged and to reflect on your clinical practice and consider how it may be improved based on critical evaluation. You need to be motivated, able to contribute to discussion and debate, and be prepared to study independently to explore the research literature that underpins practice.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Pond Street
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 1WB

Venue details
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.