Therapeutic Radiography
Our therapeutic radiography courses, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society and College of Radiographers (SCOR), will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills to work in the dynamic and highly specialised field of therapeutic radiography. Evidence from radiotherapy managers suggests that our graduates are resilient, reflective, highly skilled professionals who are prepared well for their future careers. In the 2021 National Student Survey, our Radiotherapy and Oncology undergraduate programme received 94% for student satisfaction, making it second in the UK for this course.
Choose from:
Degree Apprenticeship
Undergraduate
Postgraduate/Post-Registration
- Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - MSc/PgDip Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology Practice
CPD and Short courses
We also have a range of short courses for professionals who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skills or just want to stay on top of new developments in radiotherapy.
More information about our Therapeutic Radiography short courses.
Overview of Therapeutic Radiography and the professional role
Cancer is indiscriminate, affecting people from every part of the world, yet radiotherapy can be used to treat symptoms of and cure patients with a range of different cancers. Using specialist equipment, radiotherapy is calculated for each individual patient and is delivered precisely by highly skilled radiotherapists. You must be registered with the HCPC in order to practise and administer radiotherapy treatment in the UK, which we deliver using a person-centred, safety-conscious, holistic approach.
Staff expertise
Our academic team is comprised of full and part-time qualified radiotherapists and other healthcare professionals. We not only have a broad range of expertise in the multifaceted aspects of therapeutic radiography practice and oncology management, but also are highly regarded for our teaching skills. We have strong links with our placement partners who contribute to the programmes as well as close association with the wider professional community. Former radiotherapy patients are also an important part of the teaching team.
We pride ourselves on the levels of academic, clinical, and pastoral support our students receive, made possible by having a team who are accessible, supportive, and welcoming.
Facilities
Students on our Therapeutic Radiography courses use our impressive facilities including the CT scanner, virtual radiotherapy treatment simulation centre (VERT) and treatment planning systems to support authentic learning.
Practice placements
Every year of the programme, students undertake placements in radiotherapy departments, as we believe that the best way to develop clinical skills and knowledge is by hands-on experience, gained by working in our partner practice placement hospitals. There is also an opportunity to undertake an elective placement in a department of your choosing.
We have a dedicated team that manages and supports practice placements. The team includes University lecturers and placement educators who work together and meet regularly to ensure that your clinical practice experience is of the highest quality.
Contact us
If you would like to find out more, please e-mail the Therapeutic Radiography team at radiotherapy@herts.ac.uk