Master of Diagnostic Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBC, Minimum - BCCC A Level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate: 28 points International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0. Required subjects: One science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at grade C or above at Higher/ A Level or equivalent. Plus: English, Maths and a science at grade C/4 or above at Nat 5/GCSE level. We can also accept National 5 Application of Maths or Lifeskills at the same grade. Am I a Widening Access student?: We apply the minimum entry criteria to applicants who meet one or more contextual factor. To see if this would apply to you, please refer to the access and application page. Mature/Access: We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and/or experience. Visit our College Leavers and Mature Students Advice page for more information. BSc (Hons) Direct Entry: Direct Entry into Year Two is available to the BSc (Hons) route for those who hold relevant HNC/HND qualifications. Please contact Admissions for the Direct Entry course structure. Spaces are not guaranteed for Year Two due to capacity constraints. Other requirements A satisfactory criminal records check from the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance (normally through membership of the professional body) are required. You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B. We expect applicants to have visited an appropriate radiography/radiology department/interviewed a professional. You must be 18 years old by 1 February 2028 to undertake the first-year placement.
About this course
Master of Diagnostic Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, combining advanced medical imaging with diagnostic techniques. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The four-year integrated course includes three practice placements across NHS and private healthcare settings in Scotland, and students enrol on the master's route with the option to switch to the bachelor's route.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits): This module aims
- Introduction to Radiodiagnostic Imaging (20 credits)
- Introduction to Professional Practice (20 credits)
- Academic Skills (20 credits)
- Thriving in Professional Practice (20 credits)
- Radiography Equipment and Technology 1 (20 credits)
- Projectional Imaging of the Axial Skeleton, Abdomen and Dentition (20 credits)
- Health Coaching for Professional Practice (20 credits)
- Diagnostic Imaging Placement A (40 credits)
- Research methods (20 credits)
- Principles of Emergency and Forensic Imaging (20 credits): This module aims
- Radiographic Equipment and Technology 2 (20 credits): This module aims
- Principles of Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Imaging (20 credits)
- Principles of Neurological, Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Urinary Imaging (20 credits)
- Diagnostic Imaging Placement B (40 credits)
- Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working (20 credits)
- Health Literacy (20 credits): This module explores
- Health Inequalities (20 credits)
- Principles of Reproductive, Mammographic and Arthrographic Imaging (20 credits)
- Applied Research Methods (20 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
- Professional Development in Health Practice (20 credits)
- Entrepreneurship and Leadership for Professional Practice (20 credits)
- Preliminary Clinical Evaluation (20 credits)
- Diagnostic Imaging Placement C (40 credits)