Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice - Treatment Planning - Online

It is aimed at Radiation Therapy professionals that:

• Are seeking to expand their career into advanced techniques, treatment planning or/and research.

• Wish to work in an advanced role in their department in treatment planning

• Wish to update their knowledge on current evidence based practice.

Subjects taught

Postgraduate Certificate
Course code: DPCMD-ARTT-1O09

The postgraduate certificate consists of three online modules completed over one academic year:
• Imaging for advanced radiotherapy practice (10 ECTs)
• Delineation for radiotherapy planning (10 ECTs)
• Specialist Radiation Therapy Techniques (10ECTs)

On successful completion of this Certificate, you may choose to register to complete three additional modules towards the award of a postgraduate diploma.

Postgraduate Diploma
Course code: DDPDMD-ARTT-1O09

The postgraduate diploma consists of six online modules completed over one academic year:
• Imaging for advanced radiotherapy practice (10 ECTs)
• Delineation for radiotherapy planning (10 ECTs)
• Specialist Radiation Therapy Techniques (10 ECTs)
• Research Methods (10 ECTs)
• Treatment Planning for Modulated Techniques (10 ECTs)
• Proton Therapy Planning and Delivery (10 ECTs)

On successful completion of this Diploma, you may choose to register for an MSc top up year and complete a Research Dissertation module towards the award of a MSc.

Entry requirements

Admission Requirements
Applications will be accepted from those who:
• Hold an honours primary degree in Radiation Therapy, Medical Physics, Medicine or a related discipline; or otherwise satisfy the selection panel that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the course.
• Evidence of relevant professional experience.
• Have access to radiation therapy planning software for the duration of the course.
• Have a fluent command of the English language. Students whose first language is not English must meet the University's English language requirements.

Application dates

Closing Date: 31st July 2023

Duration

1 Year Part Time

Enrolment dates