Diagnostic Radiographer (Level 6 BSc)

Program Overview

The Diagnostic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship is a three-year program that combines extensive workplace learning with academic studies from the University of Exeter. The program equips apprentices with the skills and knowledge required to become successful Diagnostic Radiographers, and graduates are eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Description: The Diagnostic Radiographer Degree Apprenticeship provides extensive workplace learning and practice within an imaging department, supported by academic learning from the University of Exeter.
• Program Objectives: The program aims to equip apprentices with the skills and knowledge necessary to become successful Diagnostic Radiographers.
This includes the ability to continually learn, develop, and utilize evidence-based research to improve practice.
• Program Highlights:
• The University of Exeter has offered a BSc in Medical Imaging since 2004, consistently ranked as one of the best in the UK.
• Apprentices have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including an X-ray room, MRI scanner, and lab space.
• The program provides opportunities for apprentices to contribute to their imaging department by undertaking a research project in years two and three.
• Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a diagnostic radiographer.

Outline:

• Program Duration: 3 years
• Entry Points: March
• Program Structure: The program combines work-based practice with blended learning provided by the University.
• Work-Based Practice: Apprentices gain extensive practical experience within an imaging department.
• Blended Learning: This includes e-learning elements (lectures, seminars, online collaborative work) delivered through the University's electronic learning environment, supplementing and supporting the apprentice's learning.
• Course Schedule:
• Protected Study Time: Apprentices receive protected study time during the working week.
• Modules:

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
• Blended Learning:
Combines online and in-person learning.
• Work-Based Practice: Apprentices learn through hands-on experience in their workplace.
• Unique Approaches:
• Employer-University Collaboration:
The program emphasizes a close relationship between employers and the University.
• Real-World Learning: The academic curriculum aligns with real-world delivery in the workplace, addressing the challenges faced in a work environment.

Careers:

• Career Opportunities:
• Diagnostic Radiographer:
There is a high demand for radiographers with strong clinical skills who enjoy working with patients.
• Advanced and Consultant Practice: Opportunities include radiographer reporting and radiographer-led discharge.
• Research: Career opportunities exist within research, further developing the profession.
• Leadership and Management: Opportunities for leadership and management roles within the field.
• International Recognition: Radiographers trained in the UK are recognized globally, and many countries recruit from the UK.
• Professional Registration: Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and for membership of the Society and College of Radiographers.

Other:

• Apprenticeship Standard: The program aligns with the level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer (integrated degree) standard.
• Pathway Options: Pathways relating to specific imaging modalities are available to meet the needs of specific departments.
• Employer Negotiated Placement: A distinctive employer-negotiated third-year placement allows departments to plan their workforce for the future, ensuring they have graduates with the skills required for specific aspects of their imaging service.