BSc (Hons)Radiotherapy and Oncology

Programme Re-Approval Details for Sept 2014

Jo McNamara

Preparing and Consulting o As part of programme delivery we are always making minor

adjustments to ensure that the programme is up to date and relevant to the profession

o Every five years in the University system programmes undergo a re-approval process that allows for larger changes to be made that reflect current developments and changes in regulations

o Enhancements to the current programme

Consultationo Clinical staffo Student Representativeso Recently qualified studentso Service users o Academic staff, development of themes to include, oncology and

physics etc.

Themes

Enhancements 1 - 3

1. Only 20 and 40 credit modules

2. Changes to assessment regulations and therefore a move to single assessments, exemptions applied where appropriate

3. No re-registration and NO exceptional 3rd attempts

Enhancement 4: IPE

• Two strands (collaboration/ team working and research)

Research now delivered in professional group– Year 1; UKESSP content to be merged into RONC

PRO1 (one assessment)– Year 2; RONC Introduction to Research Methods

(20 credits)– Year 3; RONC Dissertation(20 credits)

Enhancement 5: Physics

• Year 1: RONC Applications of Radiotherapy Science (20 Credits)

• Year 2: RONC Imaging and Treatment Planning (20 credits)

• Year 3: RONC Accuracy and Reproducibility (20 credits)

Enhancement 6: Clinical

Competency Boxes

Professionalism Profile

Reduction in Case Reports

Study Time

What can we offer you?

• Prostate Cancer MOOC • Introduction to Health Education MSc module