BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography

Therapeutic radiography is a rewarding and caring profession which also calls for considerable technological expertise. It is the skilled application of controlled amounts of radiation as a treatment and it has a crucial role to play in the management of cancer. The therapeutic radiographer has shared responsibility for the planning and accurate delivery of radiation treatment.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council to practise as a therapeutic radiographer in the NHS and the private sector. You will also be eligible to apply for membership of the Society of Radiographers.

As caring professionals it is essential for radiographers to have good interpersonal skills to enable vital communication with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. With the advance in treatment and techniques, radiographers are constantly learning new skills and their work is very varied. You should have an interest in people, an aptitude for science, good communication skills and enjoy working in a team.

Year One of the course has been designed as a foundation to introduce students to the concepts of healthcare and science-based technologies. The content is mostly classroom-based and provides an introduction to clinical practice. Years Two, Three and Four develop this theme and integrate clinical practice with academic theory.

One of the main benefits of this course is the variety of clinical placements that will take place throughout the four years. You will spend approximately 35% of your time on clinical placement. These provide the opportunity to integrate practice with theory by working directly with patients and qualified staff.

We have implemented an Interprofessional Education (IPE) focus within all of our UG healthcare courses to help produce graduates who are confident in their own professional identity but with additional skills that will allow them to work as effective team members. The IPE component will develop your mutual understanding of roles, expertise and values of other team members; skills and strategies in working in teams; problem solving, team decision-making skills; role flexibility; and ability to learn from others
Structure:This is a four year, full time course. You will complete a range of modules (University-based and practice-based), as outlined, and complete a project in Year Four

• Students are part of a small cohort with every student having a dedicated Personal Tutor to offer guidance throughout the four years of the course.
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• A variety of clinical placements ensures adaptable practitioners with many transferable skills.
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• The course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.
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  Placement: Placements are undertaken in oncology centres in Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness and Dundee and students are required to cover any associated costs. Elective placements throughout the UK are an option. It may be possible to undertake a single elective practice based placement outside the UK
  Professional Registration: Successful completion enables appplication for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a therapeutic radiographer, which is essential for employment within
  the NHS.