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Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging)
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This course prepares you for an exciting career path in diagnostic imaging. It
will equip you with the skills to work safely and competently in clinical practice
and to be accountable for clinical decision making. Teaching will take place in
the classroom, in the clinical setting and in our new, state of the art diagnostic
imaging suite.
You will learn to understand and manage the patient’s needs as well as
delivering care in a safe and effective manner. You will also learn about
the science and technology of diagnostic imaging and how this is used in
this dynamic field of clinical practice.
Diagnostics play a vital role in every patients’ care pathway and for
90% of all patients this will involve some form of diagnostic imaging
performed by radiographers.
By studying radiography at Keele you will benefit from integrating with
other healthcare students within the faculty, promoting the importance
of working in a multidisciplinary team. You will get to learn in a variety
of clinical settings including the University Hospital of North Midlands,
which boasts one of the largest and busiest Imaging Departments in
England.
What will this mean for my future?
As a radiography graduate from Keele you will have the skills and
knowledge that you will need not only to set out on your chosen career,
but also the foundations to build on this through continuous professional
development to reach your career aspirations in this exciting and
dynamic field of practice.
The programme is approved and accredited by the Health and Care Professions
Council and the Society of Radiographers.
INDICATIVE MODULES
First Year
• Introduction to the Human Body
• Foundations of Radiographic Science
• Image Interpretation 1
• Introduction to Radiographic Practice
• Professional Development 1:
Principles of Measurement & Research
• Collaborative Practice 1:
Professionalism & Effective
Communication
Second Year
• The Human Body 2
• Exploring Radiation Protection
• Image Interpretation 2
• Radiographic Practice 2
• Professional Development 2:
Evidence Based Diagnostic Imaging
• Collaborative Practice 2:
Inter-professional Learning
Third Year
• Human Body 2: Applying Knowledge
• Advanced Imaging Modalities
• Initial Image Commenting
• Radiographic Practice 3
• Professional Development 3:
Research Project
• Collaborative Practice 3:
Professionalism, Collaboration
& Leadership
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - B821
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Single Honours
A level: BBB-ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses