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Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA
Radiotherapy and Oncology
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Therapeutic Radiographers are highly skilled, caring professionals who play an essential role in the treatment of patients with cancer. They deliver radiotherapy treatment using state-of-the-art equipment.
Radiotherapy Radiographers work as part of the health care team and are involved in making decisions about radiotherapy patient management. They provide care and support to patients and their families throughout the cancer journey.
Glasgow Caledonian is the largest provider of therapeutic radiography education in Scotland. The teaching team works closely with practice colleagues in the NHS and with their professional body to ensure the course is relevant and up to date.
You'll have use of the global cloud-based radiotherapy planning system as well as accessing digital image viewing equipment. Practice placements will provide you with experience in both large and smaller cancer centres.
In the Times University Guide 2024, Glasgow Caledonian University was ranked number 1 in the UK for the Radiography courses.
Your career
Completion of an honours degree in Radiotherapy and Oncology leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and membership of the Society of Radiographers.
Our degree is internationally recognised and offers a range of career opportunities in hospitals and other clinical settings. You can also progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research careers.
Assessment method
In our programme we use a wide range of both summative and formative assessment methods. This includes written and online exams, essays, case studies, critical review and presentations. We also use self and peer assessment in addition to tutor marked assessments.
In clinical practice, students have professional performance assessments and staged assessments in addition to reflective work and practice-based exams. Students self-assess formatively and are summatively assessed by practice educators
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- Radiographers, College of
How to apply
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
- EU has vacancies
- Wales does not have vacancies
- England does not have vacancies
- International has vacancies
- Scotland does not have vacancies
- Northern Ireland does not have vacancies
- Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B822
- Institution code:
- G42
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
A levelBCC
to include two sciences from Maths, Physics, Biology and Chemistry or Double/Single Life and Health Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, Psychology, Health and Social Care.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Science based/applied science
Access to HE Diploma
(Science/Health-based) considered on an individual basis. Must include Biology, English, Physics and Maths.
Scottish HigherBBBC
to include 2 sciences from Application of Maths, Maths, Physics, Biology/Human Biology, Psychology and Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 points
Including two sciences at HL 4.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2, H3, H3, H3
to include 2 sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics to Maths.
Scottish HNC
HNC relevant science subject (such as Applied Sciences) with Graded Unit B.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T LevelM
Health and Science: Science
Health and Science: Healthcare Science
Health and Science: Health
SWAP Access to Radiography/Access to Health and Biological Sciences at BBB
IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 or equivalent
Higher ESOL/English at A
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
to include two science subjects from Application of Maths, Maths, Physics, Biology or Human Biology, Psychology and Chemistry.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- PVG check in Scotland Local Police Check from Other Countries
- Health checks
- To be organised by the University
- Other
- Applicant will need to be either 18 when they start the course or 18 by 1st March 2027. Applicants are strongly recommended to visit a local Cancer Unit.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.
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