is radiography worth it

I*applied to study diagnostic radiography at university, but now that I've heard other people's perspectives on radiography, I'm starting to reconsider my decision. A few people regard radiography to be a "useless degree," while others denigrate radiographers as "button pushers" and claim that they won't be required in a few years. These comments have made me rethink my choice, but it's too late to change to nursing because I've already submitted my UCAS application. I'm interested in more views as I am contemplating whether I should go through clearing come this summer.

I suspect that the 'other people' you are talking about don't work in healthcare and have no idea what being a radiographer involves. Imaging is an essential part of medicine, and the field will continue to evolve and advance treatments and diagnostics. It's far from a button-pushing occupation, it's a patient-focused role that is necessary across many hospital departments, from A&E to the operating department, with good career advancement opportunites. The NHS wouldn't be funding radiography students £5-6,000 per year from the NHS learning Support Fund if it was a role in decline. The reality is that there is a national shortage of radiographers so you a pretty much guaranteed a job when you graduate.

Yes, the majority of them do not work in the healthcare sector. thankyou for your response if i may ask does all universities provide that bursary and is there a eligibility criteria someone has to meet.

To apply for support, you need to be:


The bursary applies if you attend a uni in England and is often mentioned on the uni websites subject pages. There is a different system in Wales (the tuition fee is paid instead but you have to agree work in Wales for at least two years after graduation).

More info here (for England):

https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund-lsf

Hello, I'm in a very similar position. I applied for OT and am now worried as I've seem alot of posts on people being unhappy and it just as a glorified carer. Idk how to feel on it myself. My degree doednt seem sciency at all. No medicine. Just fluff. What did u decide to do? I'm personally not thinking about it u til results. I've applied for CAO which broadens my choices but I don't know what I'll study if I decide to do clesring. I want a decent payed job but not sat down staring at screen and want high employment oppocuity after uni.