MSc/PgDip Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy

Program Overview

The MSc/PgDip in Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy is an online program designed for registered therapeutic radiographers seeking to enhance their practice. It provides knowledge and skills for advanced radiotherapy practice, enabling career progression in leadership roles or specialist fields. The program offers flexible study options, multi-professional learning, and opportunities to contribute to the health of the nation.

Program Outline

MSc/PgDip Advancing Practice in Radiotherapy (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)

Degree Overview:

Key objectives:

• Enable learners to advance their practice in their chosen field
• Tailor learning to individual interests, requirements, and aspirations
• Develop critical analysis, evaluation, and research methodologies
• Enhance career progression opportunities in leadership roles or within specialist fields of practice
• Contribute to the health of the nation and beyond

Framework highlights:

• Educationally and practice-relevant
• Flexible study options (part-time, full-time, or workplace)
• Multi-professional learning and cross-institutional input
• Opportunities to contribute to the health of the nation and beyond
• Theoretically and practically focused

Outline:

Structure and exit awards:

• Available as a full MSc (180 credits) or a PgDip (120 credits)
• Option to register as an associate student to complete a single module for CPD
• Completion of a single module may qualify for progression to a named award upon completion of further modules
• Contact David Evans for further information on single module study

Teaching, learning, and assessment:

• Delivered online
• Additional support available for those new to or returning to master's level study
• Variety of assessment methods including critical and reflective courseworks, ePortfolios, presentations, and practice-based assessments

Teaching hours and attendance:

• No on-campus attendance required
• Each 20-credit module equates to approximately 200 hours of study, including regular online contact and independent experiential learning
• Multi-professional online learning community for interaction and sharing experiences

Modules:

• Advanced Competencies I & II (20/40 credits): These modules enable attaining pre-agreed workplace competencies and critically evaluating the evidence base underpinning the selected area of work.
• Enquiry-based Practice (20 credits): This module provides an understanding of research principles, methodologies, and analysis.
• Fundamentals of Advancing Practice (20 credits): This module provides critical knowledge and understanding of advanced practice.
• Specialist Oncology Management (20 credits): This module allows students to investigate or develop areas of interest related to the management of a specified site of cancer.
• Optional module (20 credits): Choose from any approved Framework modules
• MSc Dissertation (60 credits): Required for MSc completion

Important notes:

• These modules require individuals to be working in the specific area and/or have access to an appropriate workplace setting (paid or voluntary).
• The listed modules are correct at the time of posting (October 2022) but are subject to change.

Careers:

• Completion of the program opens doors to numerous career advancement opportunities in leadership roles or within one's specialist field of practice.

Other:

• Learners can expect a flexible and engaging learning experience through the program's online delivery.
• The focus on advanced practice enables learners to contribute valuable expertise in their chosen field.
• Opportunities for multi-professional interaction and collaboration enhance the learning experience.
For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the official Queen Margaret University website.