Diagnostic Radiography
Bristol, University of the West of England
UCAS Code: B821 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Bristol, University of the West of England
UCAS Code: B821 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.
15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject.
H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
You will need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.
Science, Healthcare Science and Health If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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About this course
BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you can apply to register with them when you graduate.
This course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which means you can apply to register with them when you graduate.
You’ll learn in industry-standard facilities where you’ll observe and practise diagnostic procedures.
Get to grips with operating highly specialised equipment such as the Shaderware virtual reality x-ray laboratory. Study the science that underpins effective diagnosis.
Develop strong inter-professional and interpersonal skills.
The course has a strong practical focus, incorporating evidence-based learning, simulations and placements throughout. You’ll engage with patients, clinical radiographers and other healthcare professionals on placements, in class and online. UWE Bristol students have won prizes for presenting at the Society of Radiographers’ conferences, and others have published work in professional journals.
You’ll spend about half the course on clinical work placements in the NHS and private healthcare organisations. There’s also the chance to develop and apply your skills working abroad.
Diagnostic radiographers are in demand, with exciting career opportunities for graduates in the NHS and private radiography departments in the UK and worldwide. You can also develop a specialism by studying a master’s in a field such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine or radiotherapy.
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