Radiography and Radiotherapy
Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning
In the beginning of her/his radiography studies the student familiarizes with working life during short period and practices basic plain imaging in a simulated environment in a radiography imaging class room. After being at more advanced level in her/his studies she/he practices radiography and radiotherapy in different health care imaging-, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine clinical placements. Amount of learning in clinical placements is 75 ECTS.
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).
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Access to further studies
Master's studies in University of Applied Sciences and Universities
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
No specific arrangements
Profile of the programme
To produce evidence-based radiography and radiotherapy experts.
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.
Key learning outcomes
The Radiography and Radiotherapy degree programme qualify as evidence-based radiography and radiotherapy experts. Professional knowledge, skills and competences, ethical competence, co-operation skills and development skills.
Graduation requirements
Required 210 credits successfully completed
Level of qualification
Bachelor's Degree (First Cycle)
Obligatory or Optional Mobility
International studies are part of the learning path of each learner in the form of international exchange, practice placement or international studies within home institution, such as common core requirement studies in English or Finnish degree programmes or open studies in international network learning environments.
Specific admission requirements
No specific arrangements
Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Metropolia AMK general rules. Evaluation of a pass / fail, or T1-K5.
Mode of study
Full-time
Programme director
Head of Department
Pekka Anttila
tel. +358406418318
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi
Head of Degree Programme
Sanna Törnroos
tel. +358 40 630 1224
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi