Enhanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice MSc

Sheffield Hallam University

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Course summary

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the core principles underpinning current and future radiotherapy practice.
• Tailor your learning to your individual professional development needs with optional modules.
• Undertake both independent study and work-based learning relating to radiotherapy and oncology.

Learn about cancer cell biology and how treatments affect the growth and development of the disease, individually and in combination with each other. Enhance your knowledge of specific radiotherapy practice whilst taking a wider perspective as you look at the interdisciplinary nature of oncology.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

All modules are designed to support your continuing professional development and the development of skills needed to plan and evidence this. We use various assessment methods, supporting the development of your academic and professional skills. Online activities are used to promote engagement with the distance learning materials, provide support for the final assignment and facilitate online discussion with your fellow peers on the module.

You can study individual modules from this course and gain academic credit towards a qualification.

You learn through:

• essays
• business cases or journal article
• project and research work
• poster and PowerPoint presentation
• case studies
• service improvement proposal and plans
• critical evaluations
• profiles of evidence
• planning portfolio

Applied learning

Applied learning is the ethos at the heart of all Sheffield Hallam courses, meaning that you are given the opportunity to put your study into practice.

You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field - so you'll get cutting edge, industry focused knowledge of your subject. You'll gain real-world skills through placements, workshops and live projects, often getting the opportunity to work with big global brands.

Work experience is also embedded into every year of the course, so you polish your workplace skills alongside building a solid knowledge of your subject. Applied learning means that when you do start work, you can dive in and make things happen.