Radiotherapy

The Radiotherapy program at the University of Liverpool was created to supplement the study of students or practising therapeutic radiographers who already have a postgraduate diploma that confers eligibility for registration as a therapeutic radiographer.

To apply to this course, you must already have the Postgraduate Diploma in Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology (previously known as the Radiotherapy PGDip) from the University of Liverpool, or a pre-registration Postgraduate Diploma from a different UK university that confers eligibility to apply for registration as a therapeutic radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Alongside this, you should also have between 12 to 18 months of clinical work experience in order to apply.

What You'll Learn

• Prepare and critically evaluate a written dissertation proposal

• Undertake and present a critical review of the literature evidencing in-depth knowledge and understanding of the

Careers and employability

As applicants will normally be practising therapeutic radiographers in Band 5/6 positions, obtaining the MSc Radiotherapy will greatly enhance career prospects in specialist therapeutic radiographer posts.

What you will study:

• The purpose of a Masters level dissertation is to provide evidence of academic study involving critical engagement with ideas at the forefront of professional knowledge, which meets the requirements of the QAA level descriptors for a Masters degree.

• In the dissertation module students have the opportunity to carry out their own supervised study through which they can apply their knowledge, develop or test ideas, and gain skills and understanding of how the boundaries of professional knowledge are advanced through research. Dissertation projects in the School of Health Sciences may be evidence reviews, empirical studies, structured service evaluations or clinical audit studies.