Diagnostic Radiography

At a glance

Course Details

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme at Bradford combines clinical and academic study and will equip you to apply for registration as a radiographer.

Our course is highly responsive to technological changes within the profession and includes special emphasis on the interpretation of medical images as well as their production.

The clinical experience that you will gain whilst studying at Bradford will also provide you with a unique understanding of the traditions, values and beliefs in delivering care that is responsive to the needs of patients in a multicultural environment.

Special Features

• Diagnostic Radiography (or Medical Imaging) is the practice of using various forms of radiation to produce high quality images which aid in the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of injury and disease
• Gain experience of X-ray Radiography, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Computer Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Medicine
• Study a course underpinned by a knowledge base of the pure and social sciences, with an emphasis on practical application in a clinical environment
• This course leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and eligibility to apply for membership of the professional body, the Society and College of Radiographers
• Access exciting new practice simulation suites in the new School of Health Studies building

Aims

The BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography programme at Bradford combines clinical and academic study and will equip you to apply for registration as a radiographer.

Students on the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography course will spend 50% of their time on clinical placement, which forms an assessed element of the course. Your first placement is expected to commence early in your first year (subject to course review). The assessment of clinical practice takes place in the clinical environment by clinical staff and University tutors. During your academic blocks of study, you will be taught by a team of radiography educators who are all HPC registered and supported by other staff at the School of Health Studies. You will be taught in lectures, seminars and in small tutorial groups.

UK and EC nationals are currently eligible for NHS funding to cover tuition fees. Students meeting UK residency requirements are also eligible to apply for NHS student bursaries. Please note that this scheme is subject to change. The latest information can be found at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/students (external link)

Career Outcome

If you choose to remain within the NHS, you can progress through a structured career framework with potential for Advanced and Consultant Practitioner status. You may choose to specialise in a particular imaging technique such as nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography or ultrasound. Alternatively you may choose to specialise in a particular clinical area such as paediatrics, gastrointestinal or vascular imaging.

You may move into management within the NHS, or education and research in the higher education sector. You could also join one of the internationally-renowned companies in the medical imaging industry, researching, developing and marketing new products to the healthcare sector.

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the entry criteria below, all applicants should spend a minimum of one day in a radiography department and provide the School with a written account of their reflections on this experience.

Standard Entry

You will need:

• 5 GCSE passes at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics or Physics. We will accept Key Skills level 2 instead of GCSE English, but you must have achieved a full GCSE grade C in Mathematics.
• 300 points (e.g. B,B,B) to include 3 A levels (or vocational awards of equivalent depth and volume)

At least one of these A levels should be in a Science, Maths or Technology-related subject.

Irish Leaving Certificate - 300 points at Higher Level to include English and Mathematics (if not achieved at Ordinary Level)

Scottish Qualifications – 5 passes at standard grade to include English and Mathematics or Physics, and 300 points from 3 Advanced Highers

Students must also show evidence of recent study in the last three years.

Non-Standard Entry

Those studying Access, should follow a programme in Health Professions or Science and will be asked to achieve a distinction in science-based modules and merits in the remainder of your modules. If you study an Access course, the GCSE requirements may be included within your programme of study, although this will vary depending on the FE institution you study at.

Applicants from the Bradford Foundation Year or other appropriate science foundation year need to achieve a minimum of 65% in their course.

Students must also show evidence of recent study in the last three years.

As clinical work will involve patients who may be vulnerable including children, babies and people with learning disabilities, offers will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and an Occupational Health check. Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed and will be asked to demonstrate motivation and understanding of diagnostic radiography as a career at the interview.

Bradford Foundation Year

Those without the required qualifications or experience can consider the Bradford Foundation Year. Progression from this is not guaranteed, and is dependent on module choices or overall achievement on the programme.

Placements Available?

Students on the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography course will spend 50% of their time on clinical placement, which forms an assessed element of the course. Your first placement is expected to commence early in your first year (subject to course review). The assessment of clinical practice takes place in the clinical environment by clinical staff and University tutors.

Full-time Study

All applications, including Foundation Degrees, must be submitted via UCAS's (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) online facility.

Your school or college will be able to advise you about making your application. Alternatively, full instructions can be found at: www.ucas.com

UCAS also provides a comprehensive guide called Applying Online which can be downloaded from the same web address.

If you are not currently at school or college, or have difficulty obtaining relevant literature, UCAS can be contacted directly:

• Tel: 0871 468 0468
• Email: enquiries@ucas.ac.uk
• Website: www.ucas.com