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BSc (Hons) Therapeutic RadiographyAs a Therapeutic Radiographer you will be responsible for the safe and accurate planning and delivery of radiotherapy to patients with cancer involving the use of sophisticated technology. During a course of treatment, which can be daily for four to six weeks, you will also become involved in the patient's physical and emotional welfare. The course is designed for students who are fit and have good interpersonal skills, who have an interest in technology and the desire for a hospital based career with substantial patient contact.
Course Structure The course is modular in nature with some shared learning between student groups across the healthcare sciences including medicine, physiotherapy, biomedical science and nursing, in a common foundation programme based at St George's, University of London. The remainder of the course will be mostly Kingston University based with concentration on the discipline specific programme which will cover basic sciences biological, physical, sociological and psychological and radiographic practice. Years two and three will be a combination of academic modules and clinical practice placements. The course has strong links with specialist clinicians who contribute to the academic course. As part of the course you will follow a rigorous education programme in hospitals where you will acquire broad experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present a variety of problems and disorders. Substantial emphasis will be placed on clinical reasoning and the evaluation of practice. Methods of Teaching During the course you will spend time at both Kingston University and St George's, University of London enjoying a range of excellent facilities for the tuition of radiography. Specialist clinical lecturers from a variety of centres contribute to the academic course. You will also follow a rigorous clinical education programme either at the Royal Marsden Hospital (Sutton and London) or the Royal Surrey County Hospital (Guildford) where you will acquire experience in a wide range of techniques. Assessment of the Course Assessment is by a combination of academic coursework (which includes essays, reports and presentations), written and practical examinations, clinical assessments and a research dissertation in the final year. Professional Accreditation On graduation you will be eligible for:
Career opportunities Therapeutic Radiography offers a range of career opportunities in hospital and other clinical settings, with the opportunity to progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research. Application Procedure Click here for details of how to apply. Selection Proceedure As part of the selection process, candidates should be able to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography. If you are able to show this awareness and if you meet the academic criteria you will usually be called for an interview which plays an important role in the procedure. No offer of entry will usually be made unless a candidate has first attended an interview at the School of Radiography. Interviews will be conducted by a team of one academic and one clinical member of staff, and normally last up to twenty minutes. If you are invited for interview you will have the opportunity to attend a presentation by academic staff and to tour the campus with current students. You will also be subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Police Clearance. Special Features
Contact for further information Enquiries Office T: +44 (0) 20 8725 2333 F: +44 (0) 20 8266 6282 School of Radiography T: +44 (0) 20 8417 2399 F: +44 (0) 20 8547 8800 |
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