Therapeutic radiographers are responsible for the safe and accurate planning and delivery of radiotherapy to patients with cancer; a vital role that requires the use of sophisticated imaging and computer technology.
A course of radiotherapy treatment may last one day or seven weeks, and as a therapeutic radiographer you will also have a part to play in ensuring the physical and emotional welfare of the patient throughout.
This degree programme is ideal if you want to combine a science background with medical and biological sciences, and apply your training in a supportive clinical environment.
Key skills of the therapeutic radiographer
- Sound understanding of the relevant science and technology
- Numeracy
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability - to meet the fast pace of change and to meet the needs of individual patients
- An ability to work well in a team
- Effective communication skills
For more information about the course and the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences, visit the School of Radiography web pages.
Learn in a supportive environment at university and in hospital departments
During the course you will spend time at both Kingston University and St George's, University of London. Both institutions have excellent facilities for teaching and learning in radiography, with a strong emphasis on clinical education and links with clinical radiographers.
Learning also takes place in a wide range of hospital departments and there is regular shared learning with other students from across the healthcare sciences, including medicine, biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, midwifery and nursing.
An internationally recognised qualification
The degree will enable you to progress your studies at postgraduate certificate, diploma and masters levels. Therapeutic Radiography is an internationally recognised qualification and offers a range of career opportunities in hospital and other clinical settings, with the opportunity to progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research careers.
KEY FACTS International students may not apply. |
Message from course director
"The undergraduate programme for therapeutic radiography has been delivered by the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences since 1994, when radiotherapy education moved into higher education. This course is now very well established and our graduates are held in high regard by the cancer centres in the region.
"With 28 students annually, the course team is in an ideal position to support and develop you during this rigorous vocational course. Multi-professional education is a strong feature of the academic programme and you will benefit from learning alongside students on a range of other medical, health and social-care degrees. For radiotherapy studies, resources include a simulated linear accelerator (radiotherapy treatment machine) that enables links between theory and practice to be explored and will help you acquire and practise specific skills in a controlled environment.
"Practice education makes up 50 per cent of the course and you can learn at your own pace during a year-long clinical placement spanning the second and third years. Close links with the university are maintained during this time, with lecturers making regular and frequent visits to the radiotherapy departments to provide you with support and to maintain close working relationships with the supervising and assessing clinical staff."
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