Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

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The program emphasizes patient care, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork, and offers clinical exposure from year one. Upon successful completion, graduates are eligible for HCPC registration and a range of career opportunities in the field of radiography.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview

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Description:

This program focuses on preparing students to become qualified diagnostic radiographers with the skills necessary to produce high-quality images for diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases. It provides students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various imaging techniques and technologies, alongside valuable skills in patient care, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

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Objectives:

• Equip students with the knowledge and skills to produce high-quality diagnostic images using a variety of techniques and technologies.
• Develop students' understanding of the role of imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury.
• Foster skills in patient care, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Prepare students for professional practice as a diagnostic radiographer and eligibility for HCPC registration.

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Key Features:

• HCPC eligibility upon successful completion.
• Variety of imaging techniques and technologies covered.
• Clinical exposure from year one.
• Strong links with regional NHS trusts and private providers for practical placements.
• Industry-standard digital x-ray suite for practical training.
• Range of topics covered, including anatomy, physiology, cross-sectional imaging, and practice placements.
• International experience opportunities through DMU Global.
• Career specialization options in areas like CT, MRI, ultrasound, clinical reporting, research, teaching, and management.

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Financial Incentives:

• Receive at least £5,000 per year with up to £3,000 additional funding available.

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Outline

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Structure:

• Block teaching approach focusing on one module at a time.
• Regular assessments throughout the year.
• Three years full-time duration.

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Content:

• Year 1: Imaging Science, Imaging Anatomy & Technique, Core Practice 1.
• Year 2: Core Practice 2, Imaging Anatomy & Pathophysiology, Imaging Science & the Patient.
• Year 3: Research Skills, Core Practice 3, Dissertation/Project.

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Schedule:

• Average of 20 contact hours per university week.
• Clinical placement hours increase to 34 per week.
• Part-time practice placement rota may require evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

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Teaching Methods:

• Formal and interactive lectures
• Staff and student seminars
• Tutorial discussions
• Practical and clinically-based workshops
• Inter-professional learning with other healthcare students
• eLearning

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Assessment

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Methods:

• Written exams
• Coursework (essays, posters, wikis)
• Presentations
• Dissertation
• Practical and clinically-based assessments

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Criteria:

• Assesses students' knowledge, understanding, and application of skills across various modalities.
• Ensures competence in producing high-quality diagnostic images and communicating effectively with patients and colleagues.

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Teaching

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Expertise:

• Some teaching staff actively engage in clinical radiography, providing practical experience and specialist knowledge.
• Visiting lecturers from health, education, and radiography sectors offer wider perspectives.

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Accreditation:

• Accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.
• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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Careers

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Potential Career Paths:

• Diagnostic radiographer
• CT radiographer
• MRI radiographer
• Ultrasound radiographer
• Clinical reporting radiographer
• Radiography researcher
• Radiography teacher
• Radiography manager

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Graduate Outcomes:

• All recent graduates have progressed to higher-level studies or employment as diagnostic radiographers within the NHS.

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Facilities:

• HAWTHORN BUILDING 19th century building with facilities for health and life sciences, including contemporary analytical chemistry and formulation laboratories, audiology booths, and nursing and midwifery clinical skills suites.
• Purpose-built clinical skills areas.
• State-of-the-art diagnostic X-ray suite.

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2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 Additional costs: You may incur additional costs for this programme, including the cost of travelling to and from project/placement locations. This programme is not currently available to international students.