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| Diagnostic Radiographer | Medical Physicist | |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. starting salary | £29,000–£32,000 | Not yet verified |
| Degree requirement | Usually required | Usually required |
| Typical route | A levels, T Levels, Degree, Apprenticeship | Degree, Postgraduate degree |
| Work environment | Healthcare | Healthcare, Laboratory |
| People interaction | Yes | Less so |
| Hands-on work | Yes | Less so |
| Research | Less so | Less so |
| Career progression | You could specialise in CT, MRI, ultrasound or mammography, move into reporting radiography, become an advanced or consultant practitioner, or go into teaching or management. | You can progress to principal or consultant physicist, head a department, or lead research into new treatment and imaging techniques. |
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