Placements
In Year One there are 18 weeks of placement and 23 weeks in Year Two , 4 weeks of which are elective . QMU will allocate students with a placement across central Scotland , for example , Lothians , Fife , Forth Valley , Ayrshire , Tayside and the Borders . However , for four of these weeks you will be on elective placement , which can be taken anywhere in the world . Students choose , arrange and fund this placement block but QMU can assist with any documentation that may be required . Students are required to meet any costs associated with placements ( i . e . travel and accommodation ).
Entry requirements
Second class honours degree or above in any discipline . It is essential that all applicants have some shadowing experience in a clinical environment . This course is not suitable for those already holding a diagnostic radiography or medical qualification . Shortlised applicants will be invited for an interview .
International : Where your honours degree has not been studied in English , you will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0 .
Criminal Records Check : A satisfactory criminal records check will be required .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 180 credits at SCQF Level 11 and 120 credits at SCQF Level 10 )/ PgDip ( 120 credits at SCQF Level 11 and 120 credits at SCQF Level 10 )/ MSc Applied Health Studies ( 180 credits at SCQF Level 11 )/ PgDip Applied Health Studies ( 120 credits at SCQF Level 11 )/ PgCert Applied Health Studies ( 60 credits at SCQF Level 11 ).
Single module study : Not available . Delivery : At QMU and on placement Duration : 2 years , 2 months full-time Start date : September 2021
Application deadline : 31 July . See pages 153-154 for more information on how to apply . This course is highly competitive with limited places . We advise applicants to apply early to be considered as applications may close early due to popular demand .
Class sizes : The cohort is normally 12-15 students to ensure that the clinical experience can be tailored to individual needs . Some academic modules have larger class sizes as students engage with other allied health professionals .
Fees : See pages 160-161
More information : Simon Holmes ( sholmes @ qmu . ac . uk , Programme Leader or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk )
Why QMU ?
This is the only MSc Diagnostic Radiography ( Pre-Reg ) fast-track course in Scotland .
This course has an excellent graduate employment rate and all graduates since the course began have found employment within the profession .
This course provides the luxury of a variety of clinical placements , producing flexible graduates , which employers have praised .
Small class sizes ensure high academic support and a unique clinical experience .
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