All of our modules and MSc awards are

fully online, distance learning, with no

requirement to attend SHU in person

We have students from the UK, but also

internationally e.g. Canada, New

Zealand and Australia, Hong Kong,

Singapore, Nigeria, Ghana.....(to name a

few!)

We aim to provide a wide range of learning opportunities

Professionally relevant, reflective of contemporary practice

We create a challenging yet supportive learning experience

We equip individuals with skills and knowledge that will enable them to evaluate, innovate, problem solve, reflect etc….within their practice

Can motivate individuals and help to promote career satisfaction, enhancement and resilience

Individuals can tailor their learning to their own needs

They can study modules on a stand-alone basis, or as part of an award (PGC, PGD or MSc)

Each award has specific aims and caters for specific needs.

It has specific core (mandatory) modules

Individuals make up the total number of required credits, with further modules of their choosing

The specialist awards have more core modules than elective modules

The elective module list is also more focused on the specific area of study

The modules and their assessment still enable an individual to tailor their learning

MSc Radiotherapy & Oncology

MSc Advancing Practice (R&O)

MSc Radiotherapy Planning

MSc Supportive & Palliative Care

MSc Prostate Cancer Care*

*Supported by Prostate Cancer UK

Our largest award

We have approx. 200-300 students

studying on the course (or modules

attached to it) each year

60 credits of core modules, leaving 60

credits for individual choice of module

prior to the final dissertation

Most flexible option for study within the

field of Radiotherapy & Oncology

A course specifically designed for individuals working in an advanced practice role

Formalises, validates and develops the expert knowledge and skills required of this role; both locally within their own workplace and in alignment with those defined by the SCoR

A blend of work based learning and distance learning

A tripartite agreement between the student, SHU and employer is required

Individuals have 45 credits worth of elective modules.

They must develop an ILP that reflect and supports their defined scope of advanced practice

A course for those wanting to specialise and focus their study on this specific area of practice

Most applicants work primarily within planning, or there is a plan/aspiration to do this

Access to planning facilities locally is required

30 credits are available for individuals to select modules of their choosing

Must be related to this field of study

A course for those wanting to specialise and focus their study on this specific area of practice

Ideal for experienced practitioners who provide support to patients with life-threatening illnesses, in their homes, hospitals, hospices and nursing homes

30 credits are available for individuals to select modules of their choosing

Must be related to this field of study

Designed specifically to support the educational needs of those working in specialist roles where a large proportion of their workload is with those affected by prostate cancer

Aims to develop the expert knowledge and skills required of a ‘prostate cancer specialist’ and support the development and implementation of this role in practice

30 credits are available for individuals to select modules of their choosing

Must be related to this field of study

Fundamentals of Radiotherapy &

Oncology in Practice

Fundamentals of Radiotherapy Planning

Technical Advances in Radiotherapy

Image Guided Radiotherapy

Brachytherapy: Principles to Practice

Advanced Radiotherapy Planning

Psychology of Cancer Care

Advanced Communication & Information

in Supportive Care

Advanced Communication Skills in Practice

End of Life Decision Making

Complexities of Symptom Management

Loss, Grief & Bereavement

Collaborative Working in Supportive Care

Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

Prostate Cancer

Paediatric Cancer and its Management

Head and Neck Cancer

Professional Practice Portfolio

Evidencing your CPD

Personalised Study

Work Based Learning

Introduction to Healthcare Education

Research Methods for Practice

Dissertation

Expert Practice

Advancing Practice

Advancing Practice in Prostate Cancer

Care

The 'conversation' and 'learning from

and with each other'

Evidence based practice / research

informed teaching

Reflection on, and application to, your

own practice and local service

Impact on practice / patient care

Service improvement and development