Welcome week runs the week of Monday 7th September and you will be sent a full timetable of events.
Teaching begins on Tuesday 15th September, and our teaching days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The year plan for 26/27 sets out all the key dates; simulation weeks, clinical placement blocks, mandatory training, assessments and holidays. You’ll find this on Moodle once you’re enrolled.
Clinical placement is a big part of this course, and placement dates are fixed, so it’s worth noting them early when you’re planning anything else. Your first block will start in January after the Christmas break.
View your Welcome Week timetable here.
- Welcome Week timetables are provisional and subject to change
Pre-reading and preparation for each unit will be on Moodle, along with your essential reading list so no need to buy any textbooks before the course starts. Your teaching team will point you towards the ones worth pursuing once you’re here.
You’ve worked hard to get this far, and arriving with an interested and open mind matters more than arriving over-prepared. That said, if you’d like to do something useful over the summer, a few suggestions:
- Get familiar with the radiotherapy patient pathway: Cancer Research UK and Macmillan have clear, freely available explanations of what radiotherapy involves from the patient’s point of view.
- Have a browse of the Society and College of Radiographers website and its student pages, for a good introduction to the profession you’re joining. As we are an CoR approved course you will be eligible to join the SoR as a student member for access to more resources.
- RadChat offers a range of radiotherapy podcasts which are great to get you started on a before bed deep dive into the world of therapeutic radiography, available HERE.
- Give your basic science a gentle refresh: a working knowledge of GCSE/A-level anatomy, physics and cell biology will make your anatomy and physics units more comfortable. However, we start at a basic level for all so don’t worry if it has been a while!
- Have a think about why you’re doing this. In your first few weeks, you’ll be asked to reflect on the values you bring to practice and where you’d like to be in three years’ time so having given it some thought in advance never hurts.
In addition to your tuition fees, there are some additional costs you may wish to budget for during your studies. These will vary depending on your personal circumstances, lifestyle and study choices. The costs below are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.
Accommodation and Living Costs
If you are moving away from home, you will need to arrange and pay for your own accommodation and day-to-day living expenses. Limited student accommodation is available for students studying at our Bournemouth campus, subject to availability. Our Student Services team can provide advice and guidance on finding suitable accommodation.
Enhanced DBS Check and Occupational Health
As this is a healthcare course, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check before starting your studies. The current cost is approximately £58. You will also need to subscribe to the DBS Update Service, currently £16 per year plus a £5 administration fee, for the duration of your course.
You will also be required to complete a pre-enrolment Occupational Health screening, currently costing approximately £28.50. Additional costs may apply for required vaccinations, second opinions or missed appointments without a valid reason. Students may also need to obtain police checks, with costs varying depending on individual circumstances.
Vaccinations
To undertake clinical placements, you must meet NHS occupational health requirements. This includes evidence of immunisation against diseases such as Meningitis, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox and Tuberculosis. Additional vaccinations, including Hepatitis B, may also be required.
Travel and Placements
You are responsible for the cost of travelling to and from the University throughout your studies. In addition, you should budget for travel to clinical placements and, where necessary, accommodation costs while on placement. These costs will vary depending on the location and duration of your placements.
Placement Uniforms
Students attending clinical placements are advised to purchase a minimum of two uniforms. Uniforms do not need to be purchased before starting the course and currently cost approximately £25 per set.
Books and Study Resources
Teaching materials are provided electronically through the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Core textbooks are available in the library, although many students choose to purchase their own copies. If you wish to print learning materials or assignments, you will be responsible for these costs.
We also recommend that you have access to your own laptop or tablet to support your studies.
Student ID Card
Your first HSU Student ID card is provided free of charge when you enrol. Replacement cards currently cost £10.
Optional Costs
Depending on your interests and preferences, you may also wish to budget for:
- Gym membership (Bournemouth campus only) – currently £75 per year
- Locker hire – currently £10
- Student social events and activities organised throughout the academic year
