Studying radiography and medical technology at university
Example course modules
- Academic and professional practice
- Oncology and cancer studies
- Radiotherapy in practice
- Applied skeletal imaging
- Ethical and legal issues
- Advancing radiographic practice
- The emerging professional
- Complementary image systems
- Radiography of the axial skeleton
- Imaging in care pathways
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 17 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What students say about radiography and medical technology
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- At least one from biology, chemistry or physics
Useful to have
- Mathematics
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Six months after graduating
- Health professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Radiographer
- X-Ray operator
- Sonographer
Other real-life job examples
- Clinical photographer
- Medical instrument technician
What employers like about this subject
A radiography degree will teach you subject-specific skills in anatomy, physiology and pathology; the science, theory and practice of medical imaging and radiographic research methods and statistics. You will also get useful transferable skills such as good communication skills, problem-solving, evaluating and acting on evidence, and decision-making. Radiography graduates largely work in hospitals or specialist health facilities.
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