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Diagnostic Radiography – (B.Sc.)
University Campus Suffolk
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| Application Deadline: | UK or any other EU country - 15 January ; International - 30 June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 9,550 - ≈ € 12,530 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Ipswich / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University Campus Suffolk
Diagnostic radiographers employ a range of sophisticated equipment to produce high quality images to diagnose or assess an injury or disease. Imaging includes use of X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine. Each examination is different requiring good interpersonal skills, technical skills, precision and problem-solving skills.
This course provides a supportive environment for students to develop the full range of professional radiographic skills as well as generic graduate key skills. Students develop the ability to make positive contributions to a multidisciplinary team in a modern healthcare setting, ensuring patients and the needs of service users are their primary concern.
The course is accredited by The College of Radiographers and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council.
The majority of graduates proceed into careers as diagnostic radiographers. Some students work towards postgraduate qualifications in specialist areas so they can become advanced or consultant practitioners. There are also opportunities in education, industry or research. Graduates will be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health Professions Council and membership of the Society and College of Radiographers. There are also opportunities to work abroad.
Contents
A sound knowledge base in the principles and practice of radiography is developed in the first year with tutor led activities, guided reading and closely supervised practice. Studying more complex elements in the second year involves reflecting on practice and developing analytical, critical and problem-solving skills. Students have the opportunity for greater autonomy in the third year of study with increased responsibility for their own learning and continuing professional development.
Practice Placements
Each of the three years includes 20 weeks in clinical practice placements. Students are taught the practical aspects of this course at hospital sites throughout East Anglia, these sites are:
- Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge
- Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
- Ipswich Hospital
- James Paget University Hospital
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
- Peterborough and Stamford NHS Foundation Trust
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- West Suffolk Hospital
UCS will make every effort to place students in their preferred hospital site, but cannot guarantee their first choice. Applicants will be asked to state their preferred placement site at interview stage.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus exchange programme.
NHS Bursaries
Students do not have to pay fees for these courses, and are entitled to apply for an NHS bursary. For details please visit www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Typical Offer:
280 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)
Plus five GCSE’s at grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English, Mathematics and Science
Subject to interview and Admissions Test.
Any offer of a place will be subject to satisfactory Health check and Criminal Records Bureau check.
Students must be over the age of 18 at the beginning of the degree.
IELTS 7.0 is required where English is not the students' first language.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
Funding details
National Scholarship Programme
As part of the new student finance system, students with households incomes under £25,000 per year will benefit from a new National Scholarship Programme. This new scheme is targeted towards students who most need financial help.
The National Scholarship is funded jointly by the Government and Universities. UCS has been awarded a number of National Scholarships which students can apply for Suffolk Access Champion Scheme
The Suffolk Access Champion Scheme will be open to eligible students currently studying at a Suffolk State Sixth form, College or Academy, and applying to study at UCS on a full-time undergraduate degree programme in 2012-13.
The Suffolk Access Champion will work over two years mentoring Year 10 and 11 students to encourage progression on to higher education.
Scholarships for international students
UCS offers a generous scholarship scheme for all undergraduate students paying international fees.
All international students that are offered and have firmly accepted a place on a full-time undergraduate Foundation or Honours degree course at UCS by the 30 September for the year of entry, will be eligible for a scholarship of £1,000 per year for the duration of their course. This scholarship will be awarded each year once annual fees have been paid in full.
Please note that any international students accepted on a course that requires a practice placement with a Primary Care Trust, for example Nursing, Midwifery or Radiography, will incur an additional £3000 fee per each year of study (this excludes all British Islands students except the Falkland Islands).
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