The therapeutic radiographer is at the forefront of the battle against cancer. As a member of the radiotherapy multi-professional team you will be involved in the management and treatment of patients from their initial presentation in a department, through treatment to follow up and aftercare. Your specific skills will be used to plan and deliver radiation treatments using a wide range of sophisticated imaging and treatment equipment, whilst attending to the psychological and emotional needs of your patients and their carers.

The programme has been designed in collaboration with practitioners and health service managers and combines both academic and clinical placements. Our accredited clinical placement sites are located in cancer centres covering a wide geographical area including centres located in the west of London, Northampton, Northwood, Oxford and Reading. We also have links with the Cromwell Hospital and Harley Street Clinic, both private radiography centres in London, for specialist placements.

There is full integration of theory with practice and highly qualified clinical personnel work closely with our academic team to ensure the highest standard of education, support and professional development during your clinical placement. Approximately half your time is spent in practice each year. You will be allocated to a host placement site where most of your clinical practice takes place, however in your final year, there will be opportunities for specialist placements, and for elective placements of your choice either in the UK or abroad.

First Year

During the first year you will study modules designed to underpin your understanding of clinical practice including fundamental physical, biological, psychological and social sciences, as well as introducing topics specific to oncology and radiotherapy.

Second Year

The second year will build on your first year study, with focus on the understanding and application of planning and treatment delivery, including a widened range of clinical techniques. There is coverage of practical clinical oncology and cancer management.

Final Year

The final year giving a wider perspective of health and health care. Your knowledge is consolidated with topics covering current radiotherapy practice. Advice and information on securing your first post is provided. The structure of the degree is designed to equip you for a life-long learning approach and to encourage future continuous development. On graduation (and subject to state registration) you will be able to commence your career without further training.

Therapeutic radiographers combine a high degree of technical expertise with the ability to deal with the emotional and physical needs of patients. Key qualities include good interpersonal skills, the ability to work in a team and independently and an enthusiastic, motivated and caring attitude.