Course modalities offered

Swansea University
Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) BSc (Hons)
Swansea University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The BSc Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) degree will teach you about the processes within planning of cancer treatments and the legal frameworks within which the use of radiation must operate, as well as the processes that ensure the safety of patients, clinicians and the public. This is an ideal degree for students who enjoy physics and technology.

Students on this course spend half their time at university and half on placements, preparing for the world of work. This course starts before normal University term time and has different leave entitlements.

The degree will:

  • Equip you with the skills to work in the NHS or private sector

  • Provide transferable skills in team working, communication, problem-solving and analysis

The University has strong links with health boards with the nearest hospital next-door to the campus. Students have multiple opportunities to use the College of Human and Health Sciences’ state-of-the-art facilities. Our clinical practice suite allows students of Radiotherapy Physics to learn practical skills before using them in a real life situation.

  • UK and EU students are eligible to apply for an enhanced support package through the NHS Wales Bursary arrangements. Conditions for funded places apply, for further information please visit our website - www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/studentloansandgrants/nhsfunding/

  • EMPLOYABILITY: 100% of Healthcare Science graduates are employed in a professional or managerial job 6 months after graduating (Unistats 2017).

  • AVERAGE EARNINGS: The average NHS starting salary for graduate Medical Physics Technologists is £24,000 (Band 5) Typical wage brackets go from £22,128-£41,787.

  • ACCREDITATION: Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Healthcare and Science), on behalf of Health Education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Healthcare Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary register.

Visit our employability pages to read our graduate success stories :- http://www.swansea.ac.uk/humanandhealthsciences/employability/

Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 55 graduates of Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Swansea University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .

Overall student satisfaction
65 /100
55 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
All Physics courses of Swansea University
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Physics

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £23500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £27500 £18000 - £28000 £20000 - £35500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses of Swansea University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27959 £29015 £34497
25-75 percentile range £23959 - £31947 £22931 - £36583 £26874 - £45969
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses in the UK

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 3

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses of Swansea University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses of Swansea University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses of Swansea University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) BSc (Hons) at Swansea University

20% Information Technology Professionals
15% Natural and social science professionals
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Engineering professionals
5% Design occupations
5% Sports and fitness occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution



There are a number of tools used for assessment; these can range from unseen written exams, lab reports, essays, presentations and practical work. Students on this course spend approximately half their time at university and half on placements, preparing for the world of work. These placements are organised by the College of Human and Health Sciences.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022
All Physics courses of Swansea University

Qualification requirements

Including an A level in Biology, Mathematics or Physics.

Access to Science: Distinction and Merit profile against the rules of combination. Please note: we do not accept Access to Healthcare or Access to Healthcare and Nursing

345 points.

Pass and either BC at A2 level (including maths or physics) or DD at BTEC.

Minimum of 5 A-C passes including Welsh/English Language, Mathematics and a Physical Science or Double Award Science.

Source: UCAS Feb 9, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Welsh Government funded places on the Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics) programme are currently only available to UK and EU applicants. International applicants are not able to apply for these places.

Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Healthcare Science (Radiotherapy Physics), BSc (Hons).

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Swansea University in top UK and global rankings.

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Rankings of Swansea University in related subject specific rankings.

Medicine & Health

    • #1 
    • #6 
    Health Professions
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 24 September, 2022]

See all 38 university rankings of Swansea University

About Swansea University

Swansea University was established in 1920 and is located in the large city of Swansea, in Wales. There are two campuses, the flagship campus is located between Singleton Park, with its green parkland and botanical gardens, and Swansea Bay beach. The more recent Bay Campus on the other hand is located on an extensive beachfront property on the eastern side of town, past the marina. Apart from a vibrant academic life, students can attend the numerous yearly festivals that take place in Swansea, guaranteeing plenty of opportunities for getting out and about in your free time.

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Where is this programme taught

Swansea University - Singleton Campus
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Singleton Park Campus
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