Radiography - PgDip

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

Take the next step towards a career in extended or advanced practice while enhancing your qualifications with this postgraduate radiography course. This course, which is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers, is aimed at those with a current qualification and registration as a diagnostic radiographer, therapeutic radiographer, or other health care professionals, with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or equivalent.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

On request

About this course

This postgraduate radiography course has been designed to help you realise your full potential and succeed in becoming a truly expert practitioner. You will develop the skills needed to meet the ever-changing needs of this fast-developing sector, whilst ensuring that the patient remains core to everything you do.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

You should have completed a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic/Therapeutic Radiography (minimum of 2.2) or equivalent qualification e.g. a Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a professional qualification related to your profession and be registered with the NMC or HCPC.

You should be currently practising, and have at least two years’ post-qualification experience as a radiographer if you wish to undertake a reporting pathway.

This course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers
We have a reputation for developing innovative courses to meet the demands of healthcare providers who need the right people to meet the demands of an NHS
You'll learn from lecturers whose expertise is internationally recognised in their field
You will learn in our brand new £41 million campus based in Edgbaston
We have specially designed modules to help develop your study skills, to support all learners no matter what age or level
You will have access to up-to-date, innovative facilities that simulate the real situations that medical staff may come across

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Subjects

  • Interpretation
  • Leadership
  • Image
  • Imaging
  • MRI
  • Radiography
  • Anatomy
  • Paediatric
  • Techniques
  • Specialist

Course programme

PG Dip Radiography

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 40 credits):
  • Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice (CORE)
  • Research: Methods of Enquiry (CORE)
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 80 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
  • Cross Sectional Anatomy
  • Open Module
  • Paediatric Reporting
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation for the Health Care Professional
  • Chest X-ray Interpretation for the Health Care Professional
  • Fundamentals of MRI
  • MRI Specialist Techniques
  • MRI Principles and Practice
  • Advanced CT Applications and Imaging Science
  • Foundations and Practice of CT Head Reporting
  • Foundations and Practice of Musculo-Skeletal Reporting
  • Foundations and Practice of Chest and Abdomen Reporting
PG DIP (Pathways)

PG Dip (Image Reporting) In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 40 credits):
  • Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
  • Research: Methods of Enquiry
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 80 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
  • Foundations and Practice of CT Head Reporting
  • Foundations and Practice of Musculoskeletal Reporting
  • Foundations and Practice of Adult Chest and Abdomen Reporting
PG Dip (Breast Interventional Techniques) In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
  • Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
  • Breast Imaging Practice
  • Breast Interventional Techniques20 credits
  • Research Methods of Enquiry20 credits
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:

Plus others from a range of module across the Faculty, dependent on student area of interest and in negotiation with the Course Lead.
  • Cross Sectional Anatomy
  • Open Module
  • Fundamentals of MRI
PG Dip (Breast Image Reporting) In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice
  • Breast Imaging Practice
  • Breast Image Interpretation and Reporting
  • Research Methods of Enquiry

Additional information

UK Students

Award: PgDip Starting: Jan 2022

Mode
Part Time

Duration
2 years

Fees
£900 per 20-credit module

Radiography - PgDip

Price on request