Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

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This three-year Diagnostic Radiography program combines theoretical knowledge with practical clinical placements, preparing students for careers as diagnostic radiographers in the NHS or private sector. The program emphasizes personal and professional development, science and technology in imaging, and ethical and governance aspects of healthcare. Graduates are eligible for HCPC and SoR registration and may pursue further career options in medical sales, education, management, or research.

Program Outline

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Outline:

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Modules:

• Personal and Professional Development for Health and Wellbeing (RG4001): This module covers topics such as building a portfolio of skills for personal and professional development, learning how to care for oneself and others, and exploring resilience in personal and professional life.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Introduction to Science & Technology in Diagnostic Radiography (RG4002): This module introduces students to the science behind imaging practice and the role of the Radiographer in the healthcare setting.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• Practice-based learning 1 - Foundation of Essential Skills (RG4003): This module focuses on key skills in musculoskeletal surface anatomy and the basic applications of X-ray equipment.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology to Support Clinical Practice (RG4004): This module teaches the structure and function of the human body, with a focus on maintaining homeostasis in a constantly changing environment.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Practice-based learning 2 - Applications of Radiographic Skills in Practice (RG4005): This module builds on the first practice-based module and explores the effect of age and pathology on examinations and resultant images.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• Practice Based Learning 3 - Patient Pathways: Long-term conditions (RG5001): This module explores the patient journey within healthcare, focusing on Long-term conditions.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• Application of Science in Radiography (RG5002): This module covers the science behind more complex imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound, and Radionuclide Imaging.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology to Support Advanced Imaging Techniques (RG5003): This module builds on the previously learned anatomy and physiology and delves deeper into the use of complex modalities through anatomical models and practical tasks.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• The Professional Practitioner: Reflection, Ethics and Governance (RG5004): This module focuses on ethical dilemmas and reflection on the expanding knowledge and role of the radiographer within the healthcare community.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Practice Based Learning 4 - Patient Pathways: Trauma and Disease (RG5005): This module teaches students to perform adaptive techniques on patients with complicated injuries and illnesses.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• Evidence Based Healthcare & Research Design (RG5006): This module teaches students how to appraise an aspect of service delivery and consider service improvement and evaluation through a systematic approach to reviewing literature.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Research for Service Improvement in Clinical Practice (RG6001): This module involves a sustained independent student project where students propose and potentially carry out a research project on a chosen topic in service delivery.
(20 contact hours, 280 independent learning hours)
• Practice Based Learning 5 - Complex Skills (RG6002): This module allows students to expand their clinical skills by taking on more complex clinical examinations and enhancing their knowledge of advanced clinical modalities.
(100 contact hours, 200 independent learning hours)
• Enhanced Radiographic Skills; Modernisation and Transforming Healthcare (RG6003): This module challenges students to think more broadly about practice and their own future by exploring new service delivery options and the future potential of the skill mix agenda.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Leading and Managing Care (RG6004): This module prepares students for the transition from student to registered healthcare professional by equipping them with the skills to manage their own workload and staff.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Practice Based Learning 6 - Cross Sectional Imaging (RG6005): This module allows students to further explore CT and MRI examinations in greater detail and consider the patient experience of each modality.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)
• Specialist Practice (RG6006): This module allows students to choose a specialist area of practice (ultrasound, interventional imaging, mammography & radio-nuclide imaging) and research it in detail.
(50 contact hours, 100 independent learning hours)

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Course Schedule:

The course is delivered over three years with a mix of taught sessions and clinical placements. Students can expect to spend around 50% of the course in clinical placement settings under the supervision of experienced mentors.

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Assessment:

Assessments vary depending on the module and can include exams, assignments, presentations, portfolios, and practical assessments.

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Teaching:

The program uses a blended learning approach with a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and self-directed learning. Students also benefit from a new radiography suite that simulates real clinical settings.

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Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue fulfilling careers in the NHS or private sector as diagnostic radiographers, playing a crucial role in patient care and diagnosis. Other career options include medical sales, education, management, or research.

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Other:

• The course is developed in partnership with local healthcare providers and is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society of Radiographers (SoR).
• Students may be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund, providing a non-repayable training grant of £5,000 per academic year.
• Graduates of this program have scored 98% for teaching and 100% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2023.

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Please note:

Fees and entry requirements information is not extracted as instructed.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

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UK Students

• £9,250 per year

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International Students

• £16,600 per year

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Additional Costs

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Scholarships and Bursaries

• International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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