Degree Programme in Radiography and Radiotherapy

Specific admission requirements

No specific arrangements

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

No specific arrangements

Qualification requirements and regulations

Same as Metropolia. >>
Post-graduate radiographer is required to comply with radiation protection regulations and guidelines. (STUK. ST reculation 1.6. 2009).

Profile of the programme

To produce evidence-based radiography and radiotherapy experts.

Key learning outcomes

The Radiography and Radiotherapy degree programme qualify as evidence-based radiography and radiotherapy experts. Radiographers graduating from this degree programme practice evidence-based medicine. Lifelong learning, ethics, being able to contribute to the work community, innovativeness and international expertise are key aspects of radiographers’ work.

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Radiographers perform imaging examinations and administer radiotherapy in cooperation with other health care professionals. In radiology and radiotherapy units, the radiographer assumes joint responsibility for patient care. In companies that serve the health care sector, the radiographer's duties focus on product development, marketing and training. Radiographers may also work in expert positions concerning the use of radiation.

Access to further studies

Master's studies in University of Applied Sciences and Universities

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Metropolia AMK general rules. Evaluation of a pass / fail, or T1-K5.

Graduation requirements

Required 210 credits successfully completed

Mode of study

Full-time

Programme director

Head of Department
Päivi Haapasalmi
tel. +358401975895
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi
Head of Degree Programme
Sanna Törnroos
tel. +358 40 630 1224
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)