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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
JAN
27 Months
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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
FEB-27
27 Months
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
27 Months
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
JAN
27 Months
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The MSc TRON is a 27-month, full-time programme of teaching and learning which integrates the clinical skills, academic knowledge, attitudes and understanding required to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer.IntroductionThe MSc Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology is a 2-year, full-time programme of teaching and learning which integrates the clinical skills, academic knowledge, attitudes and understanding required to practice as a Therapeutic Radiographer. Graduates from the programme will be fit for practice, purpose and award and will be flexible, adaptable individuals, capable of critical thinking and using an evidence-based approach to contribute to improvements in patient centred treatment and care.Graduates will meet all of the required first post competencies as outlined in the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency and be eligible to apply for registration as a Therapeutic Radiographer. In addition, graduates will meet the requirements of the Society and College of Radiographers Education and Career Framework for the Therapeutic Radiography workforce.Students studying this programme will have the opportunity to study at a Russell Group research-led University. The radiotherapy simulation skills suite enables simulation to be core to student learning.What you'll learnTo develop a competent, caring, safe and proactive Therapeutic Radiographer with a professional qualification that confers eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council.To develop a compassionate Therapeutic Radiographer who is responsive to service user needs, able to manage own self in order to remain empathic whilst adaptive and resilient to the challenging health care environment.To develop a Therapeutic Radiographer with specialist knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to be able to deliver safe radiotherapy and care within legal, ethical and professional frameworks, aware of own limitations and scope of practice.To develop a Therapeutic Radiographer who communicates effectively and respectfully, demonstrating flexibility and embracing mutual learning in a variety of health professional teams whilst maintaining a service user focused approach
2:2 honours degree or above in a relevant health, physical, biological or life science subject.
You should include a personal statement of no more than 700 words in support of your application. This should reflect on your understanding of the profession and relevant qualities valuable to a healthcare professional.
You should demonstrate a good understanding of the scope of therapeutic radiography practice, including an awareness of the various settings a therapeutic radiographer might work in.
This could preferably be indicated by observation experience of therapeutic radiography working in a variety of clinical areas, or by other experience which can be related to the skills and qualities required to work in a therapeutic radiography environment.
Experience in a paid or voluntary capacity working with the general public, children, older persons or people with special needs will also help to strengthen your application.
You should include a personal statement of no more than 700 words in support of your application. This should reflect on your understanding of the profession and relevant qualities valuable to a healthcare professional.
An interview forms part of the selection process. The interview follows the values-based recruitment (VBR) process and you will be expected to demonstrate the relevance of the NHS values and pertinent skills required to work in therapeutic radiography and oncology.
Please note: meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee a place on the programme as competition is high. You are encouraged to present the strongest possible application.
Declaration of criminal background
You will understand that as an allied health professions and nursing student, and when you qualify, you will be asked to treat children and other vulnerable people. We therefore need information about any criminal offences of which you may have been convicted, or with which you have been charged. The information you provide may later be checked with the police.
If selected for interview you will be provided with the appropriate form to complete.
Students living in
Domestic
£795 month
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£795 month
Students from Other UK
The above-mentioned fee is for the Isle of Man
£795 month
Students from Channel Islands
£2,425 month
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£2,425 month
Students from International
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