Radiography BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
What’s it about?
Radiographers use complex and specialised X-ray and imaging equipment to take pictures of the inside of the body to help diagnose illness and trauma. Professionals in this field advise doctors about diagnosis or the best tests to perform for a large range of patients, so radiography carries high levels of responsibility within the clinical environment. As a diagnostic radiographer, you will need to be confident in providing a specialised service to patients, while showing them care and empathy.
What will I learn?
Our integrated three-year programme includes a range of topics such as anatomy and physiology, radiographic science, research skills, radiographic technique, IT, and professionalism.
The programme runs across six semesters, two at each level, with between two and four modules per semester. In the final year you can choose your own area of study within two of these modules enabling you to express your thoughts and ideas within your developing area of interest.
Modules include: • Fundamentals of Imaging Practice I • Introduction to Clinical Practice I • Concepts in Health • Fundamentals of Imaging Practice II
To ensure practice within our programme meets legal requirements, you will be asked to give consent prior to taking part in any activities that may affect your health and safety status – for example, role play activities to practise clinical techniques.
Successful applications are also subject to satisfactory health and Criminal Record Bureau (CRB) clearance.
How will I learn?
You will be allocated to one of our placement hospitals and this is where you will gain the majority of your clinical experience throughout the programme. There will be opportunities for shorter placements at other hospitals for additional experience in special interest areas.
In using problem-based learning (PBL), you will be given ‘triggers’ to each problem, such as patient scenarios, which mirror everyday practice for radiographers. Solving the problem brings together all the relevant topic areas within a clinical context. This allows you to develop self-directed learning skills that can be used throughout your professional career.
Can I get work experience?
At your placement hospital, you will at first work with direct supervision, applying the radiography skills and knowledge you have learnt. You will have the guidance of a tutor throughout the programme and you will become increasingly autonomous in your own clinical practice. You will work within the teams related to providing the diagnostic imaging service.
At the start of year 3 there is the opportunity to study overseas in Finland and Norway where you can complete a three month clinical placement. All EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
What about funding?
If you are a UK or EU student you will have your tuition fees paid for you. You will also qualify for a means-tested NHS bursary. You are eligible to apply for Department of Health bursaries, irrespective of whether you have previously obtained a grant from your Local Education Authority (LEA).
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When you complete the degree you will be eligible to register with the Health Professions Council as a qualified diagnostic radiographer, which allows you to work in the NHS, the private sector and many countries abroad. Graduates are also able to apply for membership of the Society and College of Radiographers.
If you decide to pursue further studies, the Directorate of Radiography offers a range of postgraduate Masters degrees and short programmes for continuing professional development.
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3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Combines medical science and technology with patient care
• 50% of your learning is based in hospitals
• We have excellent facilities including X-ray rooms and Computed Tomography (C.T.) imaging suite
Typical entry requirements 280 UCAS points
Specific requirements: You are required as part of the Admissions process to arrange a clinical visit to an X-ray Department and spend one day there preferably before applying for entry. As a result of this visit, a clinical report form, completed by the clinical tutor or supervising radiographer will be sent to the Admissions Tutor
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time
Average teaching contact time: 24 hours per week
Assessment: Clinical skills are continuously assessed with summative assessments at key stages of the programme. Academic skills are assessed at the end of each semester, using a range of assessment techniques – assignments, written exams, clinical exams, presentations and article critique. You must pass all modules to progress to the next level of the programme
Programme code/s: B821
Employment and/or further study
93% of Health, Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
Further details from College of Health & Social Care +44 (0)845 234 0184
chsc@salford.ac.uk
www.fhsc.salford.ac.uk
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