Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology (Hons) City St George's, University of London

Overview

The Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology (Hons)course from City St George's, University of London is designed to help you form a solid foundation of knowledge, provide opportunities to apply your knowledge in professional clinical practice and to understand the latest advances in radiotherapy.

Quick Facts:

• Therapeutic radiographers use advanced technology to plan and deliver highly accurate radiotherapy for those suffering from cancer, helping cure or give symptomatic relief.

City, University of London provides excellent radiotherapy learning facilities, mirroring many you will encounter in professional practice.

• Benefit from opportunities arising from our close links with radiotherapy departments in hospitals, the radiography profession and industry

• Develop your skills in our VERT (Virtual Environment for Radiotherapy Training) room which creates a fully immersive, life-sized 3D simulation of a radiotherapy treatment room

• Use the Varian Eclipse dosimetry planning system, the same as used in clinical practice for the design of radiotherapy treatments

• Spend approximately half your time on clinical placement – recent students have worked at the Royal Free Hospital, the Royal Marsden (Chelsea), University College London Hospital, The London Clinic and St Bartholomew's Hospitals

• Rotate through different placement locations to gain a deep understanding of different techniques and approaches.

Career

• This degree equips you with the skills to become a Therapeutic Radiographer, a job that makes a real difference to the lives of people with cancer.
• Upon graduation, you will be professionally recognised by the Society and College of Radiographers. You will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise in the UK.
• Graduates of this course have strong career prospects. The majority find employment in the NHS or private hospitals, with an annual average salary of around £25,000 within 15 months of finishing the course. Many work in leading hospitals in London, throughout the UK or practise internationally.

Accreditation

• HCPC

• The Council of Radiographers