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Master of Radiography : Diagnostic ( MRad )
This course will give you the theoretical understanding and practical skills you will need to build a rewarding career as a diagnostic radiographer .
On this course you will :
• Learn from staff with an outstanding reputation for the quality of teaching .
• Gain all the knowledge and skills that you require to work as a diagnostic radiographer .
• Develop your expertise through in-depth theoretical learning , clinical placements each year and the close support of our very experienced staff .
• Benefit from the interprofessional working focus of this course . We aim for all our graduates to be confident in their own professional identity and have the additional skills that will allow you to work as an effective multidisciplinary team member .
Diagnostic radiographers are healthcare professional who acquire and evaluate images of the human body to diagnose disease and trauma . They use a range of high-technology imaging equipment and techniques and work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide a person-centred service .
Radiography is invaluable in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and trauma . As a diagnostic radiographer your skill , judgement and professionalism will be a vital part of a team ’ s clinical work , and affect patients ’ lives , day after day . Awaiting a diagnosis can be a stressful time for patients and in this career you must be technically adept , an excellent communicator and provide personcentred care . This is why our diagnostic radiography course places high importance on clinical placements . Placements are essential to build self-confidence , practice radiographic techniques and develop clinical knowledge in a real-life hospital setting .
This is a four year integrated undergraduate master ’ s course . Students commence the course with a view to graduating with a Master of Radiography : Diagnostic ( MDRad ) in four years and the eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC . Years Three and Four will be taught alongside postgraduate students studying on the MSc Diagnostic Radiography ( Pre- Registration ) course . There is an option for students to choose a BSc ( Hons ) route at the end of Year Two and they will still be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer .
Modules
Year One : Anatomy and Physiology / Becoming and Allied Health Professional / Developing Resilience of Self and Others / Introduction to Diagnostic Practice , Diagnostic Practice 1 / Finding your Academic Voice
Year Two : Health Coaching Conversations / Developing a Spirit of Inquiry / Cross Sectional Imaging Science / Diagnostic Practice 2 / Diagnostic Imaging Placement A
Year Three : Active Citizenship Health / Literacy / Specialist Imaging and Advancing Diagnostic Practice / Theoretical and Clinical Approaches to Multidisciplinary Team Working / Understanding and Appraising the Evidence for Practice / Diagnostic Imaging Placement B
Year Four : Applying Skills of Critical Enquiry / Evidence Informed Practice / Leadership and Enterprise in Healthcare / Preliminary Clinical Evaluation / Diagnostic Imaging Placement C
The modules listed here are correct at time of print ( March 2022 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023 . Please check the website for any updates .
Careers
Most graduates begin working as general radiographers , with very high graduate employment rates . However , with experience , you may have the opportunity to specialise in different aspects of diagnostic radiography ( eg clinical reporting , sonography or mammography ).
Placements
You will complete practice placements in each year . Placements are invaluable in consolidating theoretical study into practical expertise by working directly with patients and qualified staff . You will attend a variety of placements within the NHS at various locations across Scotland . Please see the full course entry on our website for more information .
Entry requirements Scottish Higher : A Level : BCC
UCAS code : B821 Duration : 4 years full-time
Placement : Yes Professional registration : Yes
Standard : BBBB Minimum : BBCC
Irish Leaving Certificate : H2 H2 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate : 28 points
International : IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0
Required subjects : One science at Higher / A Level or equivalent . English plus two sciences at Nat 5 / GCSE .
Mature / Access : Related Access course , see : www . qmu . ac . uk / college-qualifications
We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and / or experience .
Direct Entry : Not available . Relevant HN qualifications may be considered for entry to Year One .
Other requirements :
• A satisfactory criminal records check from the PVG Scheme , an occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance ( normally through membership of the professional body ) are also required .
• You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B .
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