Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) BSc

Programme structure

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1

This year provides a foundation in the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for radiography. Academic study provides theoretical knowledge of patient care, anatomy, imaging techniques, professional practice and the science that underpins medical imaging. This academic knowledge is then complemented with a clinical placement that provides practical experience in the safe and effective practice of general and fluoroscopic radiography.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits PAM1014Introduction to Radiation Physics 10 PAM1016Research and Evidence Based Practice 15 PAM1009Foundations of Patient Care 20 PAM1011Anatomy and Physiology 20 PAM1015Radiographic Anatomy 10 PAM1017Clinical Imaging 1 15 PAM1007Practical Placement 1 30 Year 2

Drawing upon the knowledge and skills learnt in year one, year two develops further understanding of anatomical and physiological concepts in contemporary clinical imaging practice. You will develop your knowledge of radiation science and gain an appreciation of safe and optimal use of radiation-based imaging techniques. The year two clinical placement provides further practical experience of the safe and effective practice of general and fluoroscopic imaging and introduces interventional radiography and other imaging modalities.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits PAM2003Clinical Imaging 2 15 PAM2004Clinical Imaging 3 20 PAM2005Project Studies 1 20 PAM2011Science for Medical Imaging 15 PAM2012Pathology for Radiographers 20 PAM2006Practical Placement2 30 Year 3

The final year builds upon the knowledge and skills established in the previous two years. You will integrate theory with practice by drawing on your prior experience of imaging modalities, and reinterpreting your knowledge of imaging within a scientific framework. During the third clinical placement you will become an integral member of the multi-professional healthcare team. You will have responsibility for organising your working day and liaising with staff in other departments, and will gain experience of managing an inter-professional team.

Compulsory modules CodeModuleCredits PAM3005Practice Placement 3 35 PAM3004Project Studies 2 30 PAM3006Skeletal Image Interpretation 20 PAM3012Digital Image Processing for Radiographers 15 PAM3013Clinical Imaging 4 20