BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Entry requirements
A level: BBB with at least one from Biology, Physics or Chemistry IB: 30 points including a Higher Level (HL) subject at Grade 5 or above and one HL subject at Grade 4 or above to include a life science or maths subject
About this course
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, combining clinical practice with imaging science. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. Six clinical placements are completed across the three years, culminating in autonomous practice in the final year. The course meets the academic requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society and College of Radiographers (SoR).
Modules
- Imaging Science and Radiation Protection – 20 credits
- Radiographic Anatomy, Technique and Image Evaluation – 20 credits
- Placement 1: Foundations of Professional Practice – 20 credits
- Placement 2: Developing Professional Practice – 20 credits
- Becoming a Professional Practitioner – 20 credits
- Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context – 20 credits
- Specialised Imaging Modalities – 20 credits
- Application of Cross-Sectional Imaging Technology – 20 credits
- Image Interpretation and Pathophysiology – 20 credits
- Placement 3: Fundamental Professional Practice – 20 credits
- Placement 4: Elective Professional Practice – 20 credits
- Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity – 20 credits
- Quality Standards and Advances in Imaging – 20 credits
- Radiography Service Delivery and Pathways – 20 credits
- Placement 5: Developing Autonomous Practice – 20 credits
- Placement 6: Transition to Autonomous Practice – 20 credits
- Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional – 20 credits
- The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project – 20 credits