Radiology Technology

About this programme

Radiology technologists develop X-ray images and operate imaging devices e.g. for computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging or ultrasound. As a radiology technologist you work in an interprofessional setting at the interface between medicine, technology and people, independently perform radiological-technical examinations and treatments in all special fields of radiology technology (radiological diagnostics and intervention, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy-radiooncology) and continuously adapt to developments specific to the profession and scientific developments. In the course of your professional activity, you will produce X-ray images and operate imaging equipment such as CT and MRI scanners or ultrasound devices. You process images of the body's interior by image processing and image analysis providing an important basis for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. In the field of radiotherapy, you treat patients with tumour diseases with ionising radiation according to a doctor's orders. In the sub-field of nuclear medicine, you use radioactively enriched medicines for this purpose. As a specialist in radiation and nuclear medicine, you work in a rapidly developing field of medicine. In addition to the classical fields of work in hospitals, private X-ray practices, outpatient clinics and rehabilitation centres, other areas of practice can include research institutions, industry and veterinary medicine. The job prospects are versatile and promising. You will make valuable contacts with potential employers already during your internship.