Radiography is a dynamic and developing profession at the technological forefront of the fast changing health care environment.
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There are two types of radiography, diagnostic and therapeutic. Both need considerable knowledge of technology, anatomy, physiology and pathology to carry out their work.
Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret high-quality images used in diagnosing injury and disease. Therapeutic radiographers specialise in treating cancer patients with radiation.
Our diagnostic and therapeutic radiography course requires 240 UCAS Tariff points and all offers are conditional and subject to satisfactory CRB and occupational health checks and references. It's anticipated applicants will be at least 18. People working in the field wishing to study part time must be employed in a support capacity in a health care setting and have the support of their department's manager.
There are about 18,000 registered radiographers in the UK and the NHS employs about 90% of them. The ratio of diagnostic to therapeutic radiographers is ten to one.
LSBU's diagnostic and therapeutic radiographer courses are accredited by the College of Radiographers and the Health Professions Council. Qualified radiographers can anticipate a starting salary around £19,000, with London Weighting bringing this up to £23,000.
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