Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice - Treatment Planning - Online

The Advanced Radiation Therapy Practice programme has two separate strands- this is the Treatment Planning Strand.

This online education programme aims to develop your knowledge and skills in the field of radiation therapy treatment planning.

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