
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (Full Time) BSc in Diagnostic Radiography (Full Time) London South Bank University
Bachelor Degree , Diagnostic Imaging
Course Description
Radiography is a dynamic and developing profession at the technological forefront of the fast-changing health care environment. Through a combination of academic study and clinical practice this course provides an all-encompassing experience that enables you to put theory into practice.
Upon completion of this degree, you should have the skills to produce the highest quality images while providing patients with excellent care, enabling you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer: a requirement for practice in the UK.
We have an excellent working relationship with our numerous clinical training sites who offer an excellent overall student experience and contribute to the development of well rounded newly qualified Diagnostic Radiographers, ready to take on the exciting challenge of the first post of their DR career.
Course Content
You'll be trained to produce the highest quality image, whilst providing a high standard of care for your patients. This course covers patient management, anatomy, physiology and pathology, radiation physics and radiographic techniques.
Methods of assessment for course overall: 30% coursework.
Year 1
- Clinical applications of radiographic theory 1
- Concepts of inter-professional and collaborative practice
- Principles of clinical reasoning
- Applied systemic anatomy 1
- Fundamentals of radiation science
Year 2
- Clinical applications of radiographic theory 2
- Appraising evidence based practice for diagnostic radiography
- Applied systemic anatomy 2
- Radiographic imaging and disease processes
- Principles of further imaging modalities
Year 3
- Clinical applications of radiographic theory 3
- Improving quality, change management and leadership
- Specialist imaging and interventions in radiography
- Radiographic image interpretation
- Contemporary debates within radiography practice
For the part-time in-service route, the academic and clinical components are delivered over whole week blocks.
Entry Requirements
- A Level BBB or;
- BTEC National Diploma DDD in Science or professionally relevant subject or;
- Access to HE Diploma in Science or similar with 30 Distinctions of which 18 must be in Science or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications also considered
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths, English and Science or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
Additional entry requirements
- Satisfactory outcome at interview
- Provide satisfactory references
- Occupational health clearance
- Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
- Proof of ordinary residency
- A valid passport required for enrolment purposes
- Personal qualities and values in line with those expected by the NHS constitution.
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