18Jan
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Buckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree offers you an effective route into the diagnostic radiography profession. Our course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to meet the standards set out by the regulatory and professional bodies, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR) respectively. This course will help you develop and demonstrate that you meet the requirements to practise as a diagnostic radiographer within the NHS or other healthcare setting. Get future ready Diagnostics is changing in the UK with different demographics, aging populations and diverse needs. The future of radiographers is in integrated multidisciplinary teams focused on local clinics, where a range of services can be spread across departments. Being a diagnostic radiographer is more than learning how to use a certain piece of equipment. We developed this course specifically to help you practice in the modern healthcare environment, based on our extensive experience within professional radiography practice. Recognised qualification Every aspect of our course is designed to improve your skills as a professional, with insights driven by experience working in the radiography sector. We have designed our course around the frameworks and best practices published by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR). The purpose of this course is to ensure you meet the standards and expectations set out by these bodies, with additional knowledge to provide excellent service. On completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the HCPC. Cutting edge facilities This is a relatively new course for BNU, and we have invested significant funding into our radiography facilities as we have identified a real demand for qualified radiographers, we have a state of the art fully digital imaging suite with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This means that the equipment you will be using is at the cutting edge of radiographic imaging and together with attending practice placement, the course provides you with a real-world practice experience. When you leave BNU you will be well prepared to work with any diagnostic radiography equipment that you are expected to use. What will I study? Some of the topics you will study include:
- Safe and effective use of diagnostic imaging equipment, considering legal and ethical practices, with first hand hints and tips on how to succeed in the workplace.
- Understand health, disease and disorders relevant to diagnostic radiography.
- Evaluate and understand the role of screening, health promotion and education for healthy living.
- Study quality control, assurance, and audit processes.
- Understand and evaluate technical capabilities, applications and use cases of various imaging modalities.
- Understand the diagnostic techniques of imaging and how to interpret data correctly.
- Evaluate, discuss and come up with new ideas on how to improve practice.
- You will gain the personal and professional confidence, attributes, and technical competence required to build a fulfilling career as a diagnostic radiographer.
Modules
Some of the topics you will study include: • Safe and effective use of diagnostic imaging equipment, considering legal and ethical practices, with first hand hints and tips on how to succeed in the workplace. • Understand health, disease and disorders relevant to diagnostic radiography. • Evaluate and understand the role of screening, health promotion and education for healthy living. • Study quality control, assurance, and audit processes. • Understand and evaluate technical capabilities, applications and use cases of various imaging modalities. • Understand the diagnostic techniques of imaging and how to interpret data correctly. • Evaluate, discuss and come up with new ideas on how to improve practice. You will gain the personal and professional confidence, attributes, and technical competence required to build a fulfilling career as a diagnostic radiographer. In addition, this course requires you to attend practice placement. This will enable you to make connections with local Trusts and demonstrate your proficiency to employers while gaining the necessary hours of practice. Placement provides the key link of theory you learn at university with practice in the real-world setting. The emphasis on placement is to gain the skills you need by doing them.
Assessment method
An in-person (face-to-face) learning approach is adopted throughout the degree. A range of different teaching and learning strategies are used to meet your needs. This includes face-to-face contact made up of practical workshops, simulated practice in the radiography suite, seminars, tutorials, and problem-based learning in small groups. As well as face-to-face contact, some of the theoretical components will be delivered online via different mediums including webinars, videos and discussion forums. Clinical skills are key aspects of this professional course and are developed through clinical observations, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, e-learning resources and clinical practice placements. Assessment methods used on this programme include ● Written examinations ● Oral assessments ● Poster presentations ● Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) ● Written assignments ● Portfolios
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BSDI
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Direct entry into Y2 and Y3 will be considered on an individual basis.
International applicants
Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student!
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 136 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Health checks
All places on this course are subject to a satisfactory occupational health check, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Interview
Learners with the potential to meet the academic requirements and who also provide a relevant and informed personal statement will be shortlisted for an interview. At the interview, applicants will be asked to demonstrate motivation and understanding of diagnostic radiography as a career and show that their values and behaviours align with the values in the NHS Constitution.
Other
As well as meeting the academic requirements, all applicants need to be able to demonstrate that they have researched diagnostic radiography as a career and are aware of the scope and expectations of the profession. Applicants must attend a 2-day work experience in a radiology department following a successful interview. The course team will help arrange this.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15150* | Year 1 |
| International | £15150* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to:
- Text books and supplementary reading materials
- Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses
- Field trips, placements, or external activities
- Printing, photocopying, and binding
- Accommodation, travel, and living expenses
Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.
For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
Sponsorship information
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ