Diagnostic Imaging

Description

The world of Diagnostic Radiography changes rapidly, and this programme is designed to give graduates the skills, competencies and attributes needed to thrive in this environment. Glasgow Caledonian University is the largest Scottish educator and provider of Diagnostic Radiographers, and we have a dedicated X-ray suite and digital image viewing equipment on campus.

Practice placement is an essential part of this four-year programme - and you'll experience a range of placements in general and specialised imaging departments. There's also a four-week elective placement at the end of Year 3 where students can choose to work in departments within the UK and worldwide.

Career opportunities are wide and varied, and you could achieve Advanced and Consultant Practitioner status. The NHS employs 90% of all Diagnostic Radiographers, and there are also opportunities in private practice and industry.

Completion of this degree leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council, and membership of the Society of Radiographers. The qualification is recognised worldwide - which allows for opportunities for employment in both the UK and worldwide.

Detailed Course Facts

• English

Course Content

Year 1: Foundations for Practice in Health and Social Care, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Fundamentals of Practical Practice, Radiographic Principles 1, Applications of Professional Practice.

Year 2: Research in Health and Social Care, Skeletal Trauma Image Interpretation, Radiographic Principles 2, Radiographic Principles 3, Professional Practice and Education 2.

Year 3: Investigating Effective Practice, Oncology, Diagnosis and Treatment, Interventional Therapy and Preventative Medicine, Strategies for Best Practice in Diagnostic Imaging, Professional Practice and Education 3.

Year 4: Organisations, Policy and Professional Practice, Developments in Professional Practice, Honours Project, Professional Practice and Education 4.

Work placement: Practice placement forms an integral part of this degree and time spent on placement increases throughout the four years of the programme.

Assessment: A variety of methods are used, including formal examinations, coursework, e-exams, practice assessments and objective practical and structured radiographic exams, making use of images from a range of imaging modalities including Conventional Imaging, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Radionuclide Imaging.

English Language Requirements

CAE score : 60(Grade C)

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Higher: BBCC, A Level: BCC, ILC: BBBB.

Essential subjects: English plus two science subjects (Higher/ILC-H) from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, with preference to Physics. Physics must at least be achieved at S Grade 2/Int 2/ILC-O C. One science subject at A Level, plus Mathematics, English and Physics/Double Award Science at GCSE C.

FE college students: Contact us or visit www.gcu.ac.uk/study for a copy of our College Student Supplement.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Accreditation

The programme has been approved by the Health Professions Council and The Society and College of Radiographers. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and for membership of the Society of Radiographers.