Master of Radiography: Therapeutic (MTRad)

You will:

• Complete modules that include anatomy and physiology, scientific and technological therapeutic radiographic principles.
• Prepare for clinical practice by developing your communication skills and exploring the professional requirements of a therapeutic radiographer.
• Study radiotherapy treatment and commonly occurring cancers.
• Focus on developing your academic skills, including essay writing and how to access information.
• Complete a two-week placement that provides the opportunity to experience and integrate into the clinical environment.

Modules

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Becoming and Allied Health Professional
• Developing Resilience of Self and Others
• Introduction to Radiotherapy Practice
• Radiotherapy Practice 1
• Finding your Academic Voice

You will:

• Undertake modules that explore the delivery of radiation treatment, therapeutic radiographic techniques including cross-sectional imaging, the management of patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment and cover more oncological sites.
• Continue to broaden your understanding of health and wellbeing and how to support behaviour change through health coaching conversations.
• Further enhance your academic skills by developing a critical approach to literature and your professional practice.
• Develop your practical skills through 12 weeks of clinical placement.

Modules

• Health Coaching Conversations
• Developing a Spirit of Inquiry
• Cross Sectional Imaging Science
• Radiotherapy Practice 2
• Radiotherapy Placement A

You will: 

• Complete modules that are designed to enhance your critical thinking and further develop your knowledge of less commonly occurring cancers and specialist therapeutic modalities.
• Broaden your healthcare awareness and challenge your understanding of health education and promotion.
• Continue to link theory and practice during 12 weeks of placement, which includes a two-week elective placement.

Modules

• Active Citizenship
• Health Literacy
• Less Common Cancers in Radiotherapy
• Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working
• Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice
• Radiotherapy Placement B

You will:

• Enhance, consolidate and reflect on your theoretical, research, professional and clinical skills enabling a smooth transition to working life.
• Explore leadership skills and innovative practice to meet current healthcare challenges.
• Take ownership of your academic learning by undertaking a quality improvement project.
• Complete 12 weeks of clinical placement, including a two-week elective placement.

You will be taught in lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops. There will be a mix of classroom and online learning. Outside timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning through self-study. You will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods (eg written and practical exams, written assignments, presentations and viva voce) at the end of each module.

You will complete practice placements in each year.

Placements are invaluable in consolidating theoretical study into practical expertise by working directly with patients and qualified staff.

You will attend a variety of placements within the NHS at various locations across Scotland.

QMU manages the sourcing and allocation of placements for each student.

To enhance future employablity placements take place across across Scotland. It is therefore likely that students will have to relocate for at least some of their practice-based learning unless they have individual requirements (eg specific health needs or school age children) that mean they must remain in a specific location. The additional costs associated with placement travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the student. Students who receive SAAS funding may be able to claim for some of these expenses to be reimbursed.

Most graduates begin working as general radiographers, with very high graduate employment rates. Later in your career you may be able to specialise in different aspects of therapeutic radiography, for example, treatment planning, treatment review and counselling.

Scottish Higher: Standard: BBBC, Minimum: BCCC

A Level: CCC

Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3

International Baccalaureate: 28 points

International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0

Required subjects: One science at Higher/A Level or equivalent. English plus two sciences at Nat 5/GCSE.

Mature/Access: Related Access course, see: www. qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications

We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience.

Direct Entry: Not available. Relevant HN qualifications may be considered for entry to Year One.

Other requirements:
• A satisfactory criminal records check from the PVG Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are also required. You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B.
• The cost of the PVG check and the professional indemnity insurance is the responsibility of the student. Currently the cost of the health check is funded by the Scottish Government for Scottish students only, other students are responsible for this cost. This is, however subject to change should the Scottish Government change their funding policy.
• We expect applicants to have visited an appropriate Radiotherapy department.

This course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and approved by the HCPC. Successful completion enables application for registration with the HCPC as a
therapeutic radiographer that is essential for employment in the UK.

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