This presentation provides an overview of the range of post-registration, MSc courses and modules that are provided by Sheffield Hallam University and cater for the educational needs of qualified practitioners working in the field of Radiotherapy, Oncology and/or Palliative & Supportive Care.

2.  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!)

3.  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)

4.  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

5.  MSc Radiotherapy & Oncology
 MSc Advancing Practice (R&O)
 MSc Radiotherapy Planning
 MSc Supportive & Palliative Care
 MSc Prostate Cancer Care*
*Supported by Prostate Cancer UK

6.  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

7.  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

8.  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

9.  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

10.  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

11.  Fundamentals of Radiotherapy &
Oncology in Practice
 Fundamentals of Radiotherapy Planning
 Technical Advances in Radiotherapy
 Image Guided Radiotherapy
 Brachytherapy: Principles to Practice
 Advanced Radiotherapy Planning

12.  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

13.  Breast Cancer Radiotherapy
 Prostate Cancer
 Paediatric Cancer and its Management
 Head and Neck Cancer

14.  Professional Practice Portfolio
 Evidencing your CPD
 Personalised Study
 Work Based Learning
 Introduction to Healthcare Education
 Research Methods for Practice
 Dissertation

15.  Expert Practice
 Advancing Practice
 Advancing Practice in Prostate Cancer
Care

16.  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