Radiology Degrees Online

UCAS Course Code: B821
Institution Code name: SGEO
Institution Code: S49

Duration: 3 years full-time.

Entry Requirements

UCAS tariff: Usually a minimum of 240 points, to include two A-levels or equivalent (science preferred).

Specified GCSEs: Minimum of five passes taken at one sitting to include Mathematics, English Language, Physics or Combined Sciences at Grade C or above.

BTEC: National Diploma in Health Studies or Science usually including all passes with distinction at the final level.

AGNVQ: Minimum distinction grade, Science subjects preferred.

Access: Minimum of 54 credits at level three with two thirds science content.

Non traditional entry: Considered on individual merit. Equivalent qualifications are welcomed.

The radiography programme is currently being reviewed in response to the developing role of radiographers and changes may occur to the course structure and content.

Number of Places Available: There will be approximately 61 places available for entry in 2009.

International students: Please note international students are not eligible for entry to this course.

Course Structure

The course is modular in nature with some shared learning between student groups across the healthcare sciences including medicine, physiotherapy, biomedical science and nursing in a common foundation programme based at the Medical School.

The remaining course will be based mostly at Kingston University with concentration on the discipline specific programme which will cover basic sciences; biological, physical, sociological and psychological and radiographic practice.

Years two and three will be a combination of academic modules and clinical practice placements.

There are strong links with specialist clinicians who contribute to the academic course. As part of the course you will follow a rigorous education programme in hospitals where you will acquire broad experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present a variety of problems and disorders. Substantial emphasis will be placed on clinical reasoning and the evaluation of practice. The course will prepare you for clinical practice, research in radiography and further studies.

Methods of Teaching

A variety of methods of teaching are used throughout the three years of the course, including lectures, seminars, simulated practical experience and clinical experience.

Assessment of the Course

Assessment is by a combination of academic coursework (eg. essays, reports and presentations), written and practical examinations, clinical assessments and a research reports.

Professional Accreditation

On graduation you will be eligible for:
Application for registration with the Health Professions Council

Membership of the College of Radiographers

Career opportunities

Diagnostic Radiography offers a range of career opportunities in hospital and other clinical settings, with the opportunity to progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research.

Open Days

St George’s hold an Open Day on the last Wednesday of every month (except July and December). Please see /opendays for more information. As most of your time will be spent studying at Kingston University you may be interested in attending one of their Open Days. Please visit http://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/visits/index.htm for further information.

Application Procedure

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Selection Proceedure

As part of the selection process, candidates should be able to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography. If you are able to show this awareness and if you meet the academic criteria you will usually be called for an interview which plays an important role in the procedure. No offer of entry will usually be made unless a candidate has first attended an interview at the School of Radiography. Interviews will be conducted by a team of one academic and one clinical member of staff, and normally last up to twenty minutes. If you are invited for interview you will have the opportunity to attend a presentation by academic staff and to tour the campus with current students.

You will also be subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Police Clearance.

Special Features

Shared learning across the healthcare sciences including medicine, biomedical sciences, physiotherapy, midwifery and nursing.

Strong emphasis on clinical education and teaching links with clinical radiographers.

Internationally recognised qualification Eligible to apply for radiography posts in a variety of clinical settings.

School of Radiography awarded excellent (23 out of 24 points) in the May 1999 QAA Subject Review

UCAS Code/Course code:B828
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 4 YEARS
Entry Requirements: 220 points to include 180 points from either 2 A Levels or 1 Double Award A Level. All applicants are subject to interview. All offers are subject to Criminal Record Bureau clearance and Occupational Health clearance.

Radiography is the controlled use of ionising and other radiations as an adjunct to medicine. This can either be as a treatment for some cancers (radiotherapy) or as an aid to diagnosis (diagnostic radiography). The professional staff practising in these fields are called radiographers; their daily work revolves around the interface of medical technology, medicine and people.

Diagnostic radiography accounts for about 85 per cent of all radiographers and is practised in virtually every hospital in the UK. Therapeutic radiography is centred in large population specialist centres for the treatment of cancer. Radiography in all its aspects is central to the Government’s plans for the future of the NHS and at present there is a national shortage of both types of radiographer.

The University of Portsmouth has offered degrees in both diagnostic and therapeutic radiography since 1989 – in fact we were the first university ever to run a radiography degree programme. Most of our students follow a three-year route, but there is a four-year programme (successful completion of ‘year 0’ allows direct entry to the three-year programmes). This route is mainly intended for those from a non science background. Both courses are delivered on a full-time basis.
Our extended programmes

The radiography extended programme is four years in length and is designed for those who do not meet the normal entry requirements to our three-year BSc (Hons) Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography programmes.

There are limited places on the course and preference is normally given to those who have not studied science subjects at A Level, but meet the normal entry point score for the three-year programme.
Find out more

If you would like to visit and see more for yourself, we hold Preview Days throughout the year. Please contact us (details below) for details of these or for further information on these courses

UCAS Code/Course code:B818
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 4 YEARS
Entry Requirements: 220 points to include 180 points from either 2 A Levels or 1 Double Award A Level. All applicants are subject to interview. All offers are subject to Criminal Record Bureau clearance and Occupational Health clearance.

Radiography is the controlled use of ionising and other radiations as an adjunct to medicine. This can either be as a treatment for some cancers (radiotherapy) or as an aid to diagnosis (diagnostic radiography). The professional staff practising in these fields are called radiographers; their daily work revolves around the interface of medical technology, medicine and people.

Diagnostic radiography accounts for about 85 per cent of all radiographers and is practised in virtually every hospital in the UK. Therapeutic radiography is centred in large population specialist centres for the treatment of cancer. Radiography in all its aspects is central to the Government’s plans for the future of the NHS and at present there is a national shortage of both types of radiographer.

The University of Portsmouth has offered degrees in both diagnostic and therapeutic radiography since 1989 – in fact we were the first university ever to run a radiography degree programme. Most of our students follow a three-year route, but there is a four-year programme (successful completion of ‘year 0’ allows direct entry to the three-year programmes). This route is mainly intended for those from a non science background. Both courses are delivered on a full-time basis.
Our extended programmes

The radiography extended programme is four years in length and is designed for those who do not meet the normal entry requirements to our three-year BSc (Hons) Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography programmes.

There are limited places on the course and preference is normally given to those who have not studied science subjects at A Level, but meet the normal entry point score for the three-year programme.
Find out more

If you would like to visit and see more for yourself, we hold Preview Days throughout the year. Please contact us (details below) for details of these or for further information on these courses.

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF RADIOGRAPHER: DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHERS WHO PRODUCE IMAGES USING X-RAYS AND OTHER MEANS TO DIAGNOSE DISEASE AND INJURY, AND THERAPEUTIC RADIOGRAPHERS WHO USE RADIATION TO GIVE RADIOTHERAPY TREATMENT TO PATIENTS WITH CANCER.

Typical Entry:
Scottish Higher: BBB (180 UCAS Tariff points)
A Level: BC (180 UCAS Tariff points)

Special:
English, plus 2 science subjects at S/Intermediate 2/GCSE. At least one science subject required at Higher or A Level.

Other Requirements:
- English Language: An IELTS score of 6 with no element lower than ? is required.
- A satisfactory criminal records check will be required.
- We expect all applicants to have visited an appropriate diagnostic imaging department (commonly known as the X-Ray Department), or a Radiotherapy Department (which may be called an Oncology or Cancer Centre). This will help provide an insight into the chosen profession

Access:
Access to Health Related Studies or Sciences courses will all be considered.

Minimum Age:
17 years at the start of the course

UCAS Code:
Diagnostic Radiography B821 BSc/DRad or Therapeutic Radiography B822 BSc/Trad

Duration:
4 years

Outcomes:
BSc (Hons)

This three-year course combines equal elements of theory with clinical practice. The theory aspect of the course is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of biological and radiation sciences, technology and the psycho-social issues of healthcare.

How much is it?

Tuition fees for this course are covered by the NHS. You will also be eligible to apply for a reduced rate non-means tested bursary (from approximately £2,545) and you may also be eligible for a means tested bursary.

Entry Requirements

A typical offer is a minimum of 220 UCAS tariff points.

You should have passes in five GCSEs at grade C or above including English, Mathematics or Physics, plus one of the following:
Three A2 Level passes, grades CCD (Science subjects preferred), or two A2 Level passes grades CC with the remaining points from relevant AS Levels.
12 unit AVCE Health and Social Care with a Science subject at A2 Level.
12 unit AVCE Science.
Edexcel BTEC National Diploma with at least three merits.
QAA approved Access course in Radiography/Science. The number of credits required will be in excess of that needed to pass the Access course (66 Level 3 credits) and should include Level 3 credits in Science-based subjects, English and Study Skills.

What is Diagnostic Radiography?

Radiographers provide essential services to millions of people. They deal with patients of all types and ages, from the very young to the elderly, as well as patients with special needs, such as visual or hearing impairments.

Diagnostic radiographers produce high-quality images of organs, limbs and other body parts to allow a wide range of diseases to be diagnosed.

As a diagnostic radiographer you are not confined to working in the x-ray department. You will x-ray patients in the accident and emergency department, on the wards, in the intensive care unit and in the operating theatre when patients are too ill to visit the x-ray department.

Diagnostic radiographers work as part of a multidisciplinary team and may work alone, outside of normal working hours to provide x-ray services 24 hours a day.

A diverse range of imaging methods are used. These include ultrasound, MRI and CT scanning. A range of dyes or contrast agents are sometimes used to show soft tissue organs that would not appear on standard x-ray examination e.g. arteries, the bowel and kidneys.

Diagnostic radiographers also liaise closely with all members of the health care team as the images produced can affect and determine the treatment and care a patient receives.

The role of a radiographer is vitally important to other members of a healthcare team – the diagnosis from a radiographer’s images can affect and determine the treatment and care of a patient so it is essential that they liaise effectively with all members of a healthcare team.

Being a diagnostic radiographer takes a special kind of person – combining skilled use of highly technical equipment with excellent interpersonal skills. A good radiographer interacts with a patient and makes them relax and feel at ease whilst conducting technical procedures.

Overview

Upon qualification you will be able to use x-rays to help diagnose a range of injuries and diseases.

You will also develop knowledge and skills in other imaging methods such as computed tomography (CT) scanning and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

If you are pregnant at the time of commencing the programme, or are considering starting a family whilst you are a student radiographer, you are advised to contact the programme director to discuss this.

Why should I study this course?
This course is taught at one of the regions first and foremost centres for radiography education with a long and well-established history of producing graduates that are fit for both purpose and practice.
We will enable you to develop the professional, personal and practical skills required to practise as a registered diagnostic radiographer.
We have strong and effective links with hospital departments in and beyond the West Midlands to enhance the practical aspects of the course.
We have a dedicated teaching team committed to providing teaching excellence, all with individual areas of specialism in the profession.
In 2006 t he Division was reviewed as commended by a QAA review
Throughout the 3 year course, you will gain clinical experience in an imaging department in the Midlands
You develop clinical skills based upon academic knowledge
You can study part-time. Part-time study is completed with full-time students and follows the same pattern of university and clinical placement attendance. It will take two years to complete one academic level – six years in total.

How will I be taught?

We use a wide range of teaching and learning strategies, reflecting the diverse subject nature of the course. Formal lectures are supplemented with tutorials and group work to help you share ideas and experiences with other students. E-learning and online support is also used in some modules.

Radiography viewing and evaluation skills are also developed as part of the academic and clinical aspects of the course.

How will I be assessed?

We will assess you in a variety of ways, including written assignments, written examinations, staged tests, workstation examinations and clinical assessments.

Placement

This course combines equal elements of theory with clinical practice, allowing you to develop an in-depth understanding of the profession. Short blocks of a few weeks duration are interspersed between attendances at university, allowing you to develop clinical skills based on the academic knowledge you have acquired.

Placements take place within an imaging department in one of the region’s teaching hospitals. There is the opportunity to spend time in other departments to broaden your experience and observe specialised techniques and procedures. There are approximately 30 hospitals spread across the West Midlands, and beyond, in which you may be placed.

What can I do afterwards?

This course provides you with the knowledge and experience to register as a radiographer with the HPC. This allows you to practise in the UK and in some overseas countries.

You will find that there is a whole range of career opportunities on offer. Once you’ve completed your degree, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as a radiographer with the Health Professions Council, and for professional membership of the Society of Radiographers. Where you choose to practise is up to you – registration will qualify you to practise both in the NHS and private sectors, in the UK and in some overseas countries.

There are unlimited opportunities to specialise within the field of radiography, in various settings in the NHS or private sectors. You could choose to specialise in fields such as:
trauma/accident and emergency
ultrasound
CT scanning
MRI
nuclear medicine
breast screening.

Opportunities also exist for management, teaching, research and quality assurance.

In addition, you may choose to enter the teaching profession or work in the commercial sector. Many of our students opt to continue with their studies at postgraduate level as increasing emphasis is being placed on hospital-based research to support evidence-based practice.

Modules

Year 1 (Level 4)
Clinical Skills for Radiography and Radiotherapy
Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology
Foundations of Radiation Science and Imaging
Foundations of Radiographic Imaging
Personal and Professional Development
Social and Psychological Context of Health Care

Year 2 (Level 5)
Pathophysiological Analysis and Patient Management
Diagnostic Imaging of Trauma and Disease
Diagnostic Imaging Technology
Radiography, Health Care and Society Research and Statistics

Year 3 (Level 6)
Advances and Developments in Imaging Technology
Clinical Practice B
Ethical and Legal Issues in Radiography
Interprofessional Approach to Service User Care
Managing Professional Practice
Preparation for Professional Practice (Radiography)
Research Proposal
Option Module