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MSc/PgDip Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)

MSc/PgDip Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)

Different course options

Online | Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh | 1 year | JAN

Study mode

Online

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Radiotherapy

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Are you a therapeutic radiographer registered in the UK with the HCPC (or a similar registration body for international applicants) and want to advance your practice?

As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework, the fully online MSc/PgDip in Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy course aims to facilitate the knowledge and skills required for the development of advanced radiotherapy practice.

There are learning opportunities in areas such as fundamentals of advanced practice, critical analysis, evaluation and research methodologies, as well as a number of more specific modules.

The course is delivered online and available both full-time and part-time.

Why QMU?

Educationally and practice relevant postgraduate framework: This award will enable those working as a radiographer to develop their knowledge and skills and advance their practice.
Flexible study options: The course offers flexibility in modes of study (part-time, full-time or workplace) that are responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. Single module study is also available.
Multi-professional learning and cross institutional input: Based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning and housed in the Division of Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography, the Framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education.
Make a difference to people’s lives: Framework modules will allow you develop your skills and knowledge and contribute to the health of our nation and beyond.
Theoretical and practically focused: Learning and teaching is underpinned by research, evidence and scholarship against the background of current and evolving political and social landscape for health and wellbeing.

Career opportunities

All modules will provide learners with enhanced career progression opportunities in leadership roles or within their specialist field of practice.

Modules

This module will allow students to investigate or to develop several areas of interest related to the management of a specified site of cancer.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,800

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,800

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.