Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

De Montfort University

Bachelor's degree

In Leicester

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    3 Years

Diagnostic radiographers play a key role in modern healthcare. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), on this course you will be introduced to a variety of imaging modalities and explore how these are used in relation to imaging different body systems, as well as developing skills valued in healthcare professionals such as patient care, communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Our new radiography suite simulates real work settings, allowing you to put theory into practice. Teaching is delivered by academic staff who are actively engaged in clinical radiography, as well as by visiting lecturers working in health, education and radiology sectors.

Throughout the three-year programme you will have the opportunity to consolidate your learning through a variety of clinical placements at NHS trusts, to help you develop the skills sought by graduate employers. On completion, graduates will be eligible to register with the HCPC and practise as a diagnostic radiographer.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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The Gateway, LE1 9BH

Start date

On request

About this course

Successful completion of this programme provides eligibility to apply for registration with the regulatory Health and Care Professions Council as a diagnostic radiographer.

There are also opportunities to specialise in many areas in your career, including ultrasound, MRI, CT scanning, image reporting, research, teaching and management.

GCSEs

Five GCSEs grades A*–C (9-4) including English and Maths

Plus one of the following:

A levels

Normally 128 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A-level subjects, including one subject in a science subject at grade B or above (Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics)
BTEC

BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science at Distinction/Distinction/Merit
BTEC Extended Diploma at Distinction/Distinction/Merit (to include at least 60 credits in approved Science modules)

Accreditation

As the programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, students will be expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct published by HCPC.

Eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer on successful completion of this programme.
Learn how to use a wide range of imaging techniques and technology to produce high-quality diagnostic images to aid the diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease.
You will gain clinical exposure from year one of the course, while strong links and integrated work placements with local NHS trusts will allow you to put theory to practice.
Consolidate learning in our new digital x-ray suite, where you will be taught radiographic examination techniques before practising on real patients in regional hospital trusts.
You will study a range of topics including introduction to the role of the healthcare professional, anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal system, cross-sectional imaging and practice placements.
Gain international experience through our DMU Global programme, which has previously seen Allied Health Professions students visit schools and community groups in India and supported deaf children in The Gambia.
Once qualified, radiographers can go onto specialise in areas such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, clinical reporting of x-ray imaging, research, teaching and management.

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Subjects

  • Trusts
  • Staff
  • Teaching
  • Imaging
  • University
  • Healthcare
  • Systems
  • NHS Training
  • Radiography
  • Skeleton

Course programme

Course modules

First Year
  • Imaging Physics & Technology 1
  • Radiography of the Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Introductory Pathology
  • Introduction to the Role of the Healthcare Professional
  • Practice Placement 1
Second Year
  • Imaging Physics and Technology 2
  • Anatomy and Physiology and introductory pathology (Body Systems)
  • Diagnostic Pathways and Associated Imaging Techniques
  • Research & Clinical Audit Methods
  • Practice Placement 2
Third Year
  • Radiographic practice and preliminary clinical evaluation
  • Complex Departmental Imaging Technique
  • Complex Extradepartmental Imaging Technique
  • Preparation for Graduate Radiography Practice
  • Final Year Project
  • Practice Placement 3
  • Teaching and assessments
Teaching sessions may include:
  • Formal and interactive lectures
  • Staff and student seminars
  • Tutorial discussions
  • Practical and clinical based workshops
  • Inter-professional (IP) learning with students from other healthcare professions
  • eLearning
Assessment Methods includes:
  • Written exams
  • Coursework (essays, posters, wikis)
  • Presentations
  • Dissertation
  • Practical and clinically-based assessment activities
Teaching contact hours

The time on the programme is split into approximately 60% university based and 40% spent on clinical placements, in NHS hospitals and independent sectors.

Contact hours in a typical academic week may vary from year to year. However, on average you will have approximately 20 contact hours of teaching per university week. The timetable for the taught year will be between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday.

Part of the practice placement rota requires students to attend some placement during the evening, overnight and weekends. In order to incorporate sufficient practice placement weeks that allow students to consolidate theoretical learning into practical skills, the Diagnostic Radiography programme runs over a full calendar year and contains 3 semesters in years 1 and 2. This can result in a maximum of 45, course related weeks per year for years 1 and 2 (Year 3 will run September to June only).

Students will be required to examine service users of all gender identities and from all religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Dress Code and Uniform Policy Whilst on Practice Placement

Whilst attending practice placements, Students are required to adhere to the full uniform policy of their practice placement Trust. This requires that all staff and students be ‘bare below the elbow’. Female members of staff who for religious reasons wish to cover their hair and neck by the wearing of a dark plain coloured scarf are permitted to do so. The material must be able to withstand a 60 degree mechanical wash (The veil is not permitted for staff who are patient facing). Uniforms are supplied by the University and support NHS Trusts’ infection control protocols, including Hand Hygiene Policies’

Personal study

Approximately 25 hours studying and revising in your own time each week, including some guided study using hand-outs, online activities, etc.

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Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

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