Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Year
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Program Overview
Introduction to the Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Year Program
The Foundation Year aims to introduce students to the wide range of career opportunities available within the health and wellbeing field. It provides a supportive university environment where students can grow in confidence and develop the knowledge and academic skills needed to study at undergraduate level.
Program Structure
The Foundation Year is divided into two semesters. In each semester, students will study three modules, as shown below:
Semester One
- Personal and Academic Development
- Human Development
- Applied Digital and Numeracy Skills
Semester Two
- Developing Communication Skills and Wellbeing
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Wider Determinants of Health
Interprofessional Learning
The Foundation Year is co-taught with other students studying towards a range of health and social care degrees as part of an interprofessional programme of learning and development. As a Diagnostic Radiography student, you will be learning alongside students studying:
- Adult Nursing
- Child Nursing
- Health & Lifestyle Sciences
- Mental Health Nursing
- Mental Health & Society
- Occupational Therapy
- Operating Department Practice
- Paramedic Science
- Physiotherapy
- Public Health
- Social Work
Support and Guidance
To assist with the transition to university, each student will be assigned a personal academic tutor (PAT). The PAT will be the first point of reference for any personal or general academic matters throughout the student's time at the university. Students will meet their PAT during Welcome Week and will have regular opportunities to meet with them throughout the year.
Pre-Course Preparation
Students are recommended to use the summer to prepare themselves to start their studies, taking time to relax and enjoy the moment knowing they are about to commence their university journey. For those keen to get started with their learning, it is suggested to read about topics relating to health and wellbeing in newspapers and online to gain insights into current issues and challenges facing healthcare, social care, and public health.
Recommended Reading
If students are keen to get started reading a textbook, the following are recommended:
- Cottrell, S. (2019) The Study Skills Handbook. 5th Ed. New York: Palgrave.
- Hughes, G. (2020) Be well, learn well: improve your wellbeing and academic performance. Macmillan International: Red Globe Press However, please note that whilst these are recommended reading on the course, students are not required to buy these books in advance of their studies, as copies are available in the libraries and these books are also available as e-books.
International Student Success Programme
International students are encouraged to register for the international student success programme, which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.