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BSc (Hons) Diagnostic RadiographyDiagnostic Radiographers are responsible for the acquisition of high quality clinical images of the patient used to detect and monitor disease processes and the effects of trauma. As a Diagnostic Radiographer you will be using a large range of high technology equipment for different imaging modalities such as X-ray, Ultrasound and CT scanning combined with a high standard of patient care. The course is designed for students with a science background interested in combining it with medical, biological and physiological sciences. It enables you to apply this in a caring clinical environment. During the course you will spend time at both Kingston University and St George's, University of London which have excellent facilities for teaching and learning in radiography and other healthcare sciences. Learning will also take place in a wide range of hospital departments. The degree will also enable you to study at postgraduate certificate,diploma and Masters level for radiography in areas of Advanced Practice and in specialist areas including Ultrasound and Radionuclide Imaging. There is a wide range of opportunity to progress towards imaging specialisation, management, teaching and research.
Course Structure The course is modular in nature with some shared learning between student groups across the healthcare sciences including medicine, physiotherapy, biomedical science and nursing in a common foundation programme based at the Medical School. The remaining course will be based mostly at Kingston University with concentration on the discipline specific programme which will cover basic sciences; biological, physical, sociological and psychological and radiographic practice. Years two and three will be a combination of academic modules and clinical practice placements. There are strong links with specialist clinicians who contribute to the academic course. As part of the course you will follow a rigorous education programme in hospitals where you will acquire broad experience in the diagnosis and treatment of patients who present a variety of problems and disorders. Substantial emphasis will be placed on clinical reasoning and the evaluation of practice. The course will prepare you for clinical practice, research in radiography and further studies. Methods of Teaching A variety of methods of teaching are used throughout the three years of the course, including lectures, seminars, simulated practical experience and clinical experience. Assessment of the Course Assessment is by a combination of academic coursework (eg. essays, reports and presentations), written and practical examinations, clinical assessments and a research reports. Professional Accreditation On graduation you will be eligible for:
Career opportunities Diagnostic Radiography offers a range of career opportunities in hospital and other clinical settings, with the opportunity to progress towards clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research. Open Days St George's hold an Open Day on the last Wednesday of every month (except July and December). Please see /opendays for more information. As most of your time will be spent studying at Kingston University you may be interested in attending one of their Open Days. Please visit http://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/visits/index.htm for further information. Application Procedure Click here for details of how to apply. Selection Proceedure As part of the selection process, candidates should be able to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography. If you are able to show this awareness and if you meet the academic criteria you will usually be called for an interview which plays an important role in the procedure. No offer of entry will usually be made unless a candidate has first attended an interview at the School of Radiography. Interviews will be conducted by a team of one academic and one clinical member of staff, and normally last up to twenty minutes. If you are invited for interview you will have the opportunity to attend a presentation by academic staff and to tour the campus with current students. You will also be subject to Occupational Health Clearance and Police Clearance. Special Features
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