BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography (UCAS B823)

What the NHS Learning Support Fund gives you

Study BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, England, and you can apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund. This is a government grant, not a loan, so you never pay it back. You get at least 5,800 EUR per year (£5,000) as a training grant. You can also claim up to about 2,300 EUR (£2,000) towards childcare if you have a family, plus up to about 3,500 EUR (£3,000) if you face unexpected financial hardship. The three-year degree trains you to plan and deliver radiotherapy for cancer patients. After it you can register with the Health and Care Professions Council, the UK body you must join to work as a radiographer. Tuition is £9,790 per year for UK students.

Who can apply

• Where you study: You study on this course in England. The NHS grant covers students studying in England.
• Degree: You are starting or on the three-year full-time BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography (UCAS code B823).
• Grades: You have 120 to 128 UCAS points, normally including a science subject such as biology, chemistry, physics or health science.
• School basics: You have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or higher.
• Career goal: You want to work in therapeutic radiography (radiotherapy). The course trains for this career only.

How to apply

Apply for the degree through UCAS (course code B823, institution code H36). The university reviews each application individually and uses a flexible admissions approach. Applications for the 2026 start are currently closed, so check the next entry year before you plan.

How realistic are your chances?

The NHS training grant is not competitive. Every eligible student on the course can claim at least £5,000, so once you get a place and meet the NHS rules, the money follows. The real hurdle is the degree place itself, which needs 120 to 128 UCAS points including a science subject. If your grades fit and you can show genuine interest in radiotherapy, your prospects are solid.