25 Jan 2027 (Available)
Apply by: 18 Jan 2027
Semester B
25 Jan 2027 (Online)
Course overview
Course Details
This is a work-based learning module designed to support the advancing practice of therapeutic radiographers.
This workbased learning module develops therapeutic radiographer’s competence in independent breast localisation for radiotherapy. Most learning takes place through supervised clinical practice, with students expected to understand and work within their local clinical protocols. Alongside key clinical experience, students engage in online, independent study facilitated by a module leader to strengthen their clinical reasoning, decisionmaking, and ability to evaluate their own practice.
The module encourages an inquirybased approach, enabling students to critically review evidence, contemporary practice and research relevant to breast localisation. Key areas of study include patientcentred management, breast anatomy and pathology, imaging and diagnostics, the role of radiotherapy in breast cancer treatment, professional and ethical considerations, advanced communication, localisation, planning and dosimetry, treatment prescriptions, radiobiology and radiation effects.
Learning is supported through electronic resources, optional attendance at virtual classroom sessions, and ongoing guidance and formative feedback from the module leader to foster knowledge, understanding and skills development and prepare students for successful assessment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
Successful students will typically..
- Demonstrate a systematic and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles on which independent localisation of primary breast tumours are based.
- Reflect on and critically evaluate their own practice in order to demonstrate the clinical reasoning, justification and decision making undertaken in the radiotherapy localisation pf primary breast tumours.
Skills and Attributes
Successful students will typically..
- Synthesise evidence and demonstrate clinical expertise in radiotherapy localisation of primary breast tumours
Assessments
Coursework 1, 100% Portfolio of professional practice (typically practice based tasks and critical reflections) 6000 word equivalence
Coursework (Pass/fail)
Portfolio of professional practice (competencies)
All individual elements of assessment must be passed.
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Funding
£1,890.00
The price quoted above is for a 30 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-document
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Why choose HERTS?
Excellent sector connections: we have extensive links with eight NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in Hertfordshire.
Links with over 98 NHS Trusts and Local Authorities in East Anglia and London regions.
Flexibility: we provide flexible study options to ensure you can fit CPD study around your busy professional and personal lives.
Location: the main University of Hertfordshire campus is 25 minutes from London with easy access by both road and rail services.
Course details
Course leader
Tracey Slatter t.slatter2@herts.ac.uk
Administrator
Niamh Sexton
Telephone
01707 284800
Course delivery
Online. Number of Learner Hours: Independent 100 hours Placement 200 hours
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Prerequisites
A clinical placement in a radiotherapy localisation suite and supervision by a suitably qualified and experienced professional are required to fulfil the clinical practice requirement of the module.
A minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience is recommended.
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