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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
: Diagnostic radiography is key to an accurate diagnosis in the modern healthcare setting and one of the fastest developing technical areas of the health sector.The work of a diagnostic radiographer is incredibly diverse, challenging, and rewarding. You use the latest medical imaging technology to produce high-quality diagnostic images that support the clinical diagnosis and treatment of trauma or disease for a range of patients within busy clinical settings, including accident and emergency, general x-ray, and theatre. You work in fast-paced clinical settings where patient interactions are often short compared with other health care settings, so you need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills to quickly put the patient at ease and demonstrate a high level of patient care, empathy, and compassion.You gain valuable clinical knowledge and practical skills through a variety of teaching tools, such as our extensive medical imaging database, and virtual radiography simulation software which is used to teach radiography students all over the world. You have access to an x-ray machine and engage in face-to-face simulation with your peers to provide you with confidence for the clinical placement.Clinical placements at a base hospital develop your knowledge, skills, and attitude. You also develop a long-term relationship with your clinical colleagues, and are required to participate in a shift pattern rota including weekends.Successful completion of the course provides eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Society and College of Radiographers.100% attendance is expected during this course.
Top reasons to study this course1. Placement opportunities: our clinical placement sites across the North East of England and in partnership with multiple major trauma trusts gives you real-world experience working alongside radiographers, radiologists, nurses, surgeons, and other clinical professionals in the NHS.2. Experienced teaching team: benefit from our experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic teaching team who have a strong focus on evidence-base practice.Industry-standard facilities: recent investment in a range of cutting-edge simulation software.3. Financial support: study this course and you may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority. Visit our course page to find out more.
After the course: Radiographers are in demand in the UK and overseas within the NHS and private sectors. You could work in one of several sections within a hospital medical-imaging department and carry out a variety of imaging investigations, including projection radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. You may also consider postgraduate study and research.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 - 128 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from three A levels including a science subject, excluding general studies.If Advanced Double Award it must be applied science or health and social care.
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points required from four or five Scottish Highers including a science subject, excluding general studies.
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers including a science subject, excluding general studies.
It is recommended to spend some time work-shadowing in an imaging department.
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from a QAA recognised Access course in a science or health subject including 27 level 3 credits at distinction. We can accept Level 2 Access units in communication and maths in place of English and maths GCSEs.Social science and humanities Access courses are not acceptable.
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points from 4 or 5 Irish Highers/Honours including a minimum of 18 points (H4) from a science subject, preferably biology.
Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points (DMM) in a science related subject.Engineering and sport science are acceptable.Uniformed public services is not acceptable.Health and social care is only acceptable with a science A level or science GCSE at BB or above.
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