Master of Radiography: Diagnostic (MDRad)/BSc (Hons) Podiatry

Program Overview

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Queen Margaret University's Master of Radiography: Diagnostic program equips students with the knowledge and skills to become diagnostic radiographers. The program emphasizes practical experience through clinical placements, state-of-the-art facilities, and support from experienced staff. Graduates are highly employable and can specialize in various areas of radiography, including CT, MRI, and mammography. The program is ranked 2nd in the UK for Radiography and offers an undergraduate master's route for deeper engagement in leadership and research.

Program Outline

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Extracted Information from Queen Margaret University's "Master of Radiography: Diagnostic (MDRad)/BSc (Hons) Radiography: Diagnostic" Program

Degree Overview:

• Program Focus: Equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as diagnostic radiographers.
• Objectives:
• Provide comprehensive theoretical understanding and practical skills
• Develop expertise through various learning methods (clinical placements, theoretical learning)
• Encourage interprofessional working for effective teamwork
• Distinguishing Features:
• High level of support and mentoring from experienced staff
• Excellent clinical placement opportunities
• State-of-the-art diagnostic imaging facilities
• High graduate employment rates
• Professional accreditation (HCPC) for immediate job opportunities after graduation
• Ranked 2nd in the UK for Radiography (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Benefits of pursuing the undergraduate master's route:
• Deeper engagement in areas like leadership, service improvement, research, and public health
• More extensive exposure and training compared to the BSc route.

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Outline:

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Year One:

• Focuses on fundamental principles
• Two-week placement for initial clinical experience and integration

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Modules:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Becoming an Allied Health Professional
• Developing Resilience of Self and Others
• Introduction to Diagnostic Practice, Diagnostic Practice 1
• Finding your Academic Voice

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Year Two:

• Explores complex radiographic techniques including cross-sectional imaging and trauma
• Enhances health and well-being knowledge and supports behavior change

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Modules:

• Health Coaching Conversations
• Developing a Spirit of Inquiry
• Cross Sectional Imaging Science
• Diagnostic Practice 2
• Diagnostic Imaging Placement A

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Year Three:

• Enhances critical thinking and specialized diagnostic imaging modalities
• Broadens healthcare awareness and understanding of health education and promotion
• Two 6-week clinical placement blocks, including a three/four-week elective placement

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Modules:

• Active Citizenship
• Health Literacy
• Specialist Imaging and Advancing Diagnostic Practice
• Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working
• Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice
• Diagnostic Imaging Placement B

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Year Four:

• Consolidates and reflects on acquired skills for a smooth transition to professional life
• Explores leadership and innovative practices
• Independent academic research and project
• Two 6-week clinical placement blocks

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Modules:

• Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry
• Professional Development for Health Practice
• Leadership and Enterprise in Healthcare
• Preliminary Clinical Evaluation
• Diagnostic Imaging Placement C

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Note:

Modules might differ slightly during your 2025 entry as compared to the current listing (Feb 2024).

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Assessment:

• Varied assessment methods including written, practical, and placement exams
• Written assignments, presentations, and viva voce assessments at the end of each module

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Teaching:

• Range of teaching methods: lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops
• Blends classroom and online learning
• Expectation of independent learning through self-study
• Experienced and qualified teaching staff
• Information about specific staff available on the program page but might be subject to change

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Careers:

• High graduate employability as general radiographers
• Specialization potential in various areas: CT, MRI, reporting, sonography, mammography, forensic radiography

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Other:

• Program page also mentions:
• Required personal indemnity insurance
• Possible need for Hepatitis B immunization
• Expectation to have visited a Radiography/Radiology department or interviewed a professional
• Additional course costs