Course summary

Working in diagnostic radiography is fun, challenging and full of opportunities. No day is ever the same for a diagnostic radiographer, and you’ll be engaging a wide range of patients throughout your career. Our course at BNU is a fantastic opportunity for you to become registered with the HCPC and gain work experience in local trusts around Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxford. You’ll learn how to use our cutting edge equipment and hear from experienced radiography lecturers. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Developed from professional insight and working experience, the programme has been developed in partnership with our local NHS Trusts. Our MSc Diagnostic Radiography course will equip you with skills in evidence-based practice, research, and leadership. Our programme is led by experienced academic staff and clinicians at the forefront of their subjects whose experience you will benefit from. BNU provides clinical placements within Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire areas. Our MSc will put you in good stead to pursue work locally at our trusts, after graduation, should you wish to remain here. This course is designed for a wide range of applicants. It is a great option for those with degrees in healthcare, science, engineering or medicine who want to move towards a technological and innovative role as part of their master’s study Successful completion of the course provides eligibility to apply for state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and be professionally recognised by the College of Radiographers to practise in the UK. What facilities can I use? BNU offers a unique learning environment at our High Wycombe Campus. We have a number of multi-functional clinical skills suites with a range of equipment to aid your training. As part of our development, we have also invested in Virtual Reality (VR) technology to practise your skills in a simulated environment. Situated in the South Wing, the centralised location of your course will enable collaborative learning opportunities with other healthcare professions programmes including ODP, Physiotherapy and Paramedicine to simulate multidisciplinary team working. What will I study? Our teaching is designed to prepare you for clinical practice and encourage your learning. Some of the topics you will learn about include radiographic anatomy and physiology, applied sciences for radiography, radiation physics, image interpretation and patient care within the scope of radiography. Our programme uses a modern and innovative integrated blended learning approach, using technology to support face-to-face teaching. Learning activities will focus on clinical skills and problem-based learning, which are further supported by lectures, e-learning, practical sessions, tutorials, and online and face-to-face seminars as appropriate. This course is perfect for anyone who wishes to leave university fully equipped for a career in radiography, working in the NHS, in private practice or beyond. If you are interested in how medical technology and radiography can help people you will learn about that in detail, with the skills to apply the theory you learn at BNU to a new career in this field. What are my career prospects? This course will equip you for a career in radiography, with a specific focus on diagnostic radiography. Some of the pathways you could pursue after graduation include: working in an NHS setting working in private practice setting becoming an Advanced Clinical Practitioner or Consultant Practitioner management / leadership education research, doctoral studies community settings (diagnostic clinics/hubs) armed forces commercial / industry sector