how to become a radiologist after becoming a radiographer in the UK

Im going to go to uni to complete a diagnostic radiography degree but what do i have to do after to become a radiologist

Reply 1

genharg

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Original post by kirtip1

Im going to go to uni to complete a diagnostic radiography degree but what do i have to do after to become a radiologist

as far as I am aware, radiologists are doctors and complete medical school beofre becoming radiologists. The way to go from radiographer to radiologist would be to do graduate entry med and then specialise.
Depending on what part of being a radiologist interests you, you may be able to fulfil this from progression within radiography. for example doing a masters in reporting radiography.
hope this helps a little :smile:

Reply 2

kirtip1

OP

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Thank you but do you know if there's a way without going to medical school? Cause I want to do 3 years in radiography but as extra i want to learn radiology? Maybe an apprenticeship?

Original post by genharg

as far as I am aware, radiologists are doctors and complete medical school beofre becoming radiologists. The way to go from radiographer to radiologist would be to do graduate entry med and then specialise.
Depending on what part of being a radiologist interests you, you may be able to fulfil this from progression within radiography. for example doing a masters in reporting radiography.
hope this helps a little :smile:

Reply 3

normaw

Clearing and Applications Advisor, Universities Forum Helper

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Original post by kirtip1

Thank you but do you know if there's a way without going to medical school? Cause I want to do 3 years in radiography but as extra i want to learn radiology? Maybe an apprenticeship?

No there isn't a shortcut. You would have to go to medical school to specialise as a radiologist. If you're ambitious enough, you could aim to become a consultant practitioner radiographer:

https://www.sor.org/learning-advice/career-development/practice-level-information

Reply 4

moonkatt

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Original post by kirtip1

Thank you but do you know if there's a way without going to medical school? Cause I want to do 3 years in radiography but as extra i want to learn radiology? Maybe an apprenticeship?

No, radiology is a medical specialty, as such you require a medical degree and postgrad training in radiology (which is a highly competitive specialty).