Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology (Pre-registration) MSc

University of Liverpool

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