BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

Why choose this course?

• Study image interpretation modules with specialist radiographers
• Gain experience in our onsite CT scanner and X-ray rooms
• We have over 25 years experience graduating radiographers

• Develop clinical skills during time in our dedicated university imaging labs and spending time on clinical placement working with qualified practitioners.
• Study with other health professions. Interprofessional modules taught reflect the multi-professional, team approach in healthcare today.
• Excellent Career Prospects. 100% of our Diagnostic Radiography graduates went on to employment or further study within 6 months according to the latest national Destination of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) survey.

What’s the course about?

Diagnostic radiographers play a vital role in healthcare by producing patient centred imaging services for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disease. Our BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging delivers the knowledge and clinical experience you require to become a skilled and competent diagnostic radiographer and reflects the rapidly changing face of healthcare in the UK.

This is a full-time three year vocational degree where Radiography students will learn a wide range of subjects to enable our graduates to be safe and confident practitioners, able to deliver high quality care to patients. You will learn human anatomy, physiology and pathology, using radiographic images, along with an understanding of the equipment used to image patients. During your training you will develop excellent communication skills and learn to work in a team environment putting the needs of the patient at the centre of everything you do. In addition, you will acquire an appreciation of research methods with respect to diagnostic radiography and the importance of evidence-based practice in relation to the profession.

The degree is delivered with student spending time each year at the University campus studying and gaining practical experience at our affiliated NHS hospitals developing where students become competent in the knowledge and skills they have been learning.

Your main campus is College Lane  

This is where the creative arts, science and health-related subjects are based. This means you’ll share the campus with future nurses, scientists, artists and more. You can use the common rooms to relax with friends, work out in the 24-hour gym or have a drink in our on-campus pub or cafes. We also have restaurants for you to eat in or grab something on the go. Our Learning Resources Centres are open 24/7, which means you can study whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to the other campus? You can take the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.   

What will I study?

You will be taught by our team of highly qualified academics who are all registered practitioners with postgraduate and teaching qualifications. Each year you will study five modules designed to promote learning through a variety of activities including lectures, seminars and tutorials.

We have the benefit of our own dedicated X-ray rooms and CT scanner on campus to enhance clinical skills education and state of the art computer laboratories used for image evaluation and interpretation teaching.

In year 1 and 3 there is the opportunity for shared lectures and seminars during the inter-professional modules allowing you to collaborate and learn with student on other health profession programmes at the university.

All your modules will be supported through a web-based learning platform aimed to guide you through your journey as a student. This is a mobile friendly platform which is design with the student in mind with interactive maps to show you around when you first arrive, and access to timetable, teaching resources and assessment details. In addition, it will provide you with access to all the news, events and services in the wider university community.

• What’s next for my career?

Upon successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree, you will belong to a well-respected profession, which is at the forefront of modern medicine with an interesting and rewarding career ahead of you.

The NHS has a grading structure that allows for career advancement and recognition as your skills and knowledge progress. Your degree will have provided you with a wealth of graduate skills which will enable you to move into area of specialist practise with in radiography including image interpretation, CT, interventional radiology, ultrasound imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine. You may also choose to develop your career in leadership and management, in research, teaching or industry or as a practitioner in a private setting.

Radiographers trained in the UK are recognised as being among the best in the world providing graduates with international opportunities throughout their career.

Our graduates, once registered as diagnostic radiographers, are able to practise in a range of healthcare settings, in a variety of locations nationally and internationally. The profession is constantly evolving and as a radiographer you’ll be able to extend your scope of practice into specialist imaging areas including ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, among others. You’ll also have the opportunity to be involved in research and / or education and training of radiographers.

 

Entry requirements

GCSE: Grade 4/C in English Language, Mathematics and Science.

IB: 120-128 points where 2 subjects have been studied at higher level, 1 of which is a science at grade H5 or above.

Access Diploma (for mature applicants only, 21 years and over): should be health care or science based. You will need a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 with at least 24 credits graded at distinction and a further 21 graded at merit or above.

Previous Degree: Honours degree with a minimum 2:2 classification.

All offers will be subject to the applicants demonstration of the NHS constitution’s “Values and Behaviours” and knowledge of the career during a selection presentation, occupational health screening and the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) checks. You can view the full NHS Constitution for England on the Government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-constitution-for-england

Anyone wanting to undertake this course must comply with the Department of Health and Social Care immunisation guidelines. This applies to all health and social care settings regulated by the Care Quality Commission and applies to all workers including students conducting placements.

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency, equivalent to an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any one band.

If you do not have the required IELTS or equivalent for direct entry on to your degree programme, our Pre-sessional English and International Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.

 

Deadlines

15 January