With a range of learning and
teaching methods, including
placements in each year,
this course will equip you
with all the knowledge and
skills that you require to
work as diagnostic
radiographer.
BSc (Hons)
Diagnostic
Radiography
A diagnostic radiographer is a
healthcare professional who
acquires and evaluates images
of the human body to diagnose
disease and trauma. They use a
range of high-tech imaging
equipment and techniques and
work closely with the
multidisciplinary team to provide
a person-centred service.
The course is designed to progressively
develop the student’s knowledge,
understanding, ethical thinking skills and
application of radiographic principles and
techniques. This is achieved through
close integration of the academic and
clinical environment.
Year One provides an introduction to
anatomy and physiology, scientific and
technological radiographic principles and
the professional requirements of a
diagnostic radiographer. Students are
introduced to clinical practice in a
two-week placement.
In Year Two, students study radiographic
equipment design and construction,
research methods and further investigate
general radiographic techniques.
Application of radiographic technique is
developed through 13 weeks of clinical
placement.
Year Three focuses on specialist
radiographic theory and practice, as well
as further developing the critical skills of
evidence-based practice. Students
continue to link theory and practice
during 13 weeks of placement, which
includes a 3-4 week elective placement.
Year Four enhances, broadens and
consolidates the student’s theoretical,
research, professional and clinical skills
to enable a smooth transition to working
life. Students complete 13 weeks of
clinical placement.
We have implemented an
interprofessional education (IPE) focus
within all of our undergraduate healthcare
courses to help produce graduates who
are confident in their own professional
identity but with additional skills that will
allow them to work as effective team
members. The IPE component will
develop your mutual understanding of
roles, expertise and values of other team
members; skills and strategies in working
in teams; problem solving, team
decision-making skills; role flexibility; and
ability to learn from others.
Year Two modules
Introduction to Research/
Radiodiagnostic Physics and Equipment
2/ Diagnostic Practice 2/ Introduction to
Clinical Practice in Diagnostic Imaging/
Clinical Practice in Diagnostic Imaging 2
Year Three modules
Research Principles/ Diagnostic Practice
3/ Clinical Practice in Diagnostic Imaging
3/ Professional Practice 3/
Interprofessional Education 3
Year Four modules
Structure
This is a four-year, full-time honours
degree. You will complete a range of
modules each year, as outlined, and a
dissertation in Year Four.
Teaching, learning and assessment
Please see the course entry on our
website (see URL on opposite page) for
full details of the learning, teaching and
assessment activities for this course.
Also check out the ‘How we teach and
how you’ll learn’ section on pages 8-11.
Applied Project/ Clinical Practice in
Diagnostic Imaging 4/ Professional
Practice 4/ Interprofessional Education 4
The modules listed here are correct at
time of print (Feb 2018) but may differ
slightly to those offered in 2019. Please
check the website for any updates.
“Diagnostic radiography is
continuously evolving and is an
interesting course to take part in.”
Year One modules
Introduction to the Human Body/ Manual
Handling/ Science and Technology
(D&T)/ Radiodiagnostic Physics and
Equipment 1/ Professional Practice 1/
Diagnostic Practice 1/ Interprofessional
Education 1
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Matthew Roland
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography