Radiotherapy

Therapeutic Radiographers work closely with doctors, medical physicists and other members of the healthcare team to provide personal and supportive care to people of all ages, who have cancer.

Why you should study with us

Top 3 in UK

Our Radiotherapy and Oncology programme is ranked within the top three programmes in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (as an institution offering radiotherapy and oncology under the category of Medical Technology).

Student satisfaction

We consistently receive very positive feedback from the National Student Surveys. Students are 100% satisfied with their clinical placement experience (2023). Our students also are 90-100% satisfied with their whole degree programme experience for the years 2017 to 2023.

We have a global outlook

We are committed to enabling our students to have an international learning experience

Our location

Teaching on the programme takes place in specialist facilities in the Heath Campus of Cardiff University alongside other healthcare professionals so you are immersed in an interprofessional health care environment. Clinical placements are an essential part of your degree education where you are supported in the clinical radiotherapy department.

Our programme is funded

A full NHS bursary, including tuition fees and a non-repayable bursary for living costs is available for our programmes providing you meet eligibility requirements

Our facilities

Our high-tech simulation suites and equipment support our students as they learn about the principles of radiotherapy.

Courses

Entry year

Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc)

Full time, 3 years

Join a programme that is ranked 1st in UK by the Complete University Guide 2026 and is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.

I love studying radiotherapy at Cardiff because it’s a combination of academic and clinical learning. You could be studying the oncology of an organ one week and the next week you’ll be putting your knowledge to practice in department.

Sophie Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc) student

Hear from one of our students

Third year Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc) student, Jordan, talks about his experience of studying with us.

The placements are great and you get to put into practice what you've learnt straight away.

Jake Radiotherapy and Oncology (BSc) student

Global healthcare opportunities

We are committed to enabling our students to have an international learning experience. In 2019, over 100 healthcare undergraduate students travelled and gained healthcare experience overseas.

Where in the world would you go?

Read about our students' experiences

Be part of something special

Want to make a difference, not just a choice? With accessible courses, inspiring lecturers, and friends you make for life, release your potential with us and start a career you'll feel proud of.