Diagnostic Radiography
Buckinghamshire New University
UCAS Code: BSDI | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Buckinghamshire New University
UCAS Code: BSDI | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Entry requirements
A level
In a science or related subject, e.g. Maths, Psychology, Chemistry
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to UCAS points, applicants must hold five GCSEs including Maths, English and a Science at grade 4 / C or above
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In a related subject, e.g. Health & Social Care
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Accepted qualifications are: A Levels, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, and International Baccalaureate (30 points). These must be in a science or related subject (e.g. Maths, Psychology, Chemistry, Health & Social Care).
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About this course
Our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree offers you an effective route into the diagnostic radiography profession. Our course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to meet the standards set out by the regulatory and professional bodies, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR) respectively. This course will help you develop and demonstrate that you meet the requirements to practise as a diagnostic radiographer within the NHS or other healthcare setting.
**Get future ready**
Diagnostics is changing in the UK with different demographics, aging populations and diverse needs. The future of radiographers is in integrated multidisciplinary teams focused on local clinics, where a range of services can be spread across departments. Being a diagnostic radiographer is more than learning how to use a certain piece of equipment. We developed this course specifically to help you practice in the modern healthcare environment, based on our extensive experience within professional radiography practice.
**Recognised qualification**
Every aspect of our course is designed to improve your skills as a professional, with insights driven by experience working in the radiography sector. We have designed our course around the frameworks and best practices published by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR). The purpose of this course is to ensure you meet the standards and expectations set out by these bodies, with additional knowledge to provide excellent service. On completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the HCPC.
**Cutting edge facilities**
This is a relatively new course for BNU, and we have invested significant funding into our radiography facilities as we have identified a real demand for qualified radiographers, we have a state of the art fully digital imaging suite with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This means that the equipment you will be using is at the cutting edge of radiographic imaging and together with attending practice placement, the course provides you with a real-world practice experience. When you leave BNU you will be well prepared to work with any diagnostic radiography equipment that you are expected to use.
**What will I study?**
Some of the topics you will study include:
- Safe and effective use of diagnostic imaging equipment, considering legal and ethical practices, with first hand hints and tips on how to succeed in the workplace.
- Understand health, disease and disorders relevant to diagnostic radiography.
- Evaluate and understand the role of screening, health promotion and education for healthy living.
- Study quality control, assurance, and audit processes.
- Understand and evaluate technical capabilities, applications and use cases of various imaging modalities.
- Understand the diagnostic techniques of imaging and how to interpret data correctly.
- Evaluate, discuss and come up with new ideas on how to improve practice.
- You will gain the personal and professional confidence, attributes, and technical competence required to build a fulfilling career as a diagnostic radiographer.
**What can I do with my degree?**
This course will set you up perfectly for a career in diagnostic radiography and for advancing your practice thereafter. You may choose to progress as part of your career development in diagnostic radiography by considering opportunities in research or teaching. You can also explore managerial posts in the NHS, agencies or charities, looking at issues such as quality assurance, patient care and/or information and support services.
Modules
Some of the topics you will study include:
• Safe and effective use of diagnostic imaging equipment, considering legal and ethical practices, with first hand hints and tips on how to succeed in the workplace.
• Understand health, disease and disorders relevant to diagnostic radiography.
• Evaluate and understand the role of screening, health promotion and education for healthy living.
• Study quality control, assurance, and audit processes.
• Understand and evaluate technical capabilities, applications and use cases of various imaging modalities.
• Understand the diagnostic techniques of imaging and how to interpret data correctly.
• Evaluate, discuss and come up with new ideas on how to improve practice.
You will gain the personal and professional confidence, attributes, and technical competence required to build a fulfilling career as a diagnostic radiographer.
In addition, this course requires you to attend practice placement. This will enable you to make connections with local Trusts and demonstrate your proficiency to employers while gaining the necessary hours of practice. Placement provides the key link of theory you learn at university with practice in the real-world setting. The emphasis on placement is to gain the skills you need by doing them.
Assessment methods
An in-person (face-to-face) learning approach is adopted throughout the degree. A range of different teaching and learning strategies are used to meet your needs. This includes face-to-face contact made up of practical workshops, simulated practice in the radiography suite, seminars, tutorials, and problem-based learning in small groups.
As well as face-to-face contact, some of the theoretical components will be delivered online via different mediums including webinars, videos and discussion forums.
Clinical skills are key aspects of this professional course and are developed through clinical observations, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, e-learning resources and clinical practice placements. Assessment methods used on this programme include
● Written examinations
● Oral assessments
● Poster presentations
● Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
● Written assignments
● Portfolios
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Extra funding
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
The Uni
High Wycombe Campus
School of Health and Social Care Professions
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