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Radiotherapy and Oncology (Taught)

Course details
  • MSc
  • 3 Years
  • Distance learning
  • September 2026
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Distance learning

Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information.
Course summary:

  • Enhance your knowledge across oncology, cancer management and radiotherapy.

  • Explore current issues and evidence-informed interventions to improve outcomes.

  • Tailor your studies through elective modules aligned to your career goals.

  • Learn flexibly through personalised, work-based online study.

  • Evidence CPD aligned to professional standards and the ACCEND framework.

The MSc Radiotherapy and Oncology supports professionals working across cancer services to deepen their knowledge – exploring cancer management, personalised care, service organisation and research-informed practice. You’ll evaluate policy, legislation and service delivery frameworks that influence oncology services, while developing the skills to analyse research and apply evidence to improve outcomes

.For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website:https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/radiotherapy-and-oncology/msc-radiotherapy-and-oncology/distance-learning

Entry requirements

Academic Qualifications

Normally, applicants will hold a first degree or professional qualification recognised in the UK in a related health care subject.

Other qualifications

Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be accepted. Other relevant evidence for example documented evidence of recent CPD activity, innovative practice, service development, research projects and/or publications. Such evidence must be clearly described in any application

Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study.

Level of English language capability

International students studying with us over distance learning require an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill area.

Relevant work or work-related experience

Normally, applicants should be working in a professional role in a related field of radiotherapy and oncology.

Applicants will be required to have competent IT skills and access to a reliable internet connection to enable full engagement with the course content.

English language requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this coursehttps://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/radiotherapy-and-oncology/msc-radiotherapy-and-oncology/distance-learning

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Our postgraduate fees vary depending on course, level and mode of study. Each postgraduate course page tells you how much the tuition fees are, and what additional costs you might have to budget for during your studies. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees for both full-time and part-time postgraduate study options.

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