Radiography - Module / MSc / PgCert / PgDip
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Take the next step towards a career in extended or advanced practice while enhancing your qualifications with this postgraduate radiography course. This course, which is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers, is aimed at those with a current qualification and registration as a diagnostic radiographer, therapeutic radiographer, or other health care professionals, with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration or equivalent.
This course is
not open
to International students.What's covered in this course?
This postgraduate radiography course has been designed to help you realise your full potential and succeed in becoming a truly expert practitioner.
You will develop the skills needed to meet the ever-changing needs of this fast-developing sector, whilst ensuring that the patient remains core to everything you do.
You will become a ‘champion’ in your area and be seen as a role model of advanced practice and professional development within your field of practice and study, inspiring other colleagues who wish to advance their knowledge and skills.
You will also gain a conceptual understanding of advances within radiography and radiotherapy and in doing so meet the needs of modern, effective and patient-centred clinical care, consistent with the highest public and peer expectations of advanced practice.
The Musculoskeletal Reporting course and assessment is mapped to the RCR/CoR 'Standards for the education and training of reporting practitioners in musculoskeletal plain radiographs.'
Where will I learn?
You will be based at our £41 million City South Campus in Edgbaston, just outside of Birmingham City Centre. The campus has been specifically designed with our students in mind; you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities throughout your time here to support your learning and development.
Accredited By
This course is accredited by:
Why Choose Us?
Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic
The University has put in place
measures in response to Covid-19
to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of thestudent contract
.Program Outline
PG Cert
PG Cert (Pathways)
PG Dip
PG Dip (Pathways)
MSc
PG Cert
PG Cert Radiography
Download the PG Cert Radiography Course Specification
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice (CORE) 20 credits
This module aims to support you to develop independent learning and advanced scholarship which may be employed to support your continuing professional development. You will be studying the role that leadership plays within wider health contexts such as during periods of change and transformation of service delivery. You will develop academic skills that will allow you to interrogate evidence that supports aspects of your clinical practice which will allow you to act with confidence and autonomy within your own scope of responsibility.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
Cross Sectional Anatomy 20 credits
As a student studying this module you will be encouraged to take a critical stance during the use of cross sectional imaging. This module is designed to be suitable for both diagnostic and radiotherapy radiographers working or wishing to work in the imaging modality of computed tomography. Within the module students will be able to develop their analysis of anatomy as presented on cross sectional anatomy. The successful student may accrue new insights into the usefulness of cross sectional anatomy in support of their area of practice.
Open Module 20 credits
This module is designed to broaden the horizons of your specialist knowledge by encouraging the deep exploration of a particular aspect of practice related to your award. The content of this module may be tailored to the specific needs of you and your department. Ultimate flexibility is afforded, as the subject matter is selected by you in liaison with the module leader and no university attendance is required.
This module may be used to facilitate your movement into an advance practice role by providing the academic endorsement to a training programme that is based in your own clinical department. Alternatively the module may be used as a vehicle to deepen your knowledge of an area of practice you are interested in.
Paediatric Reporting 20 credits
This module will equip you with the skills required to issue a radiological report on plain images of the Paediatric skeleton. The module is aimed at Reporting radiographers who wish to develop an in depth knowledge in support of expertise already gained through PG reporting education. It is has been highlighted by clinical reporters that there is sometime a delay in issuing reports on paediatric plain imaging due to constraints being placed on reporting radiographers and the age range which they can independently report on. This may delay the report being issued and thus have an impact on further treatment for the child. The module will consider the paediatric to be up to the age of 16; this module will not explore paediatric chest and abdomen appearances.
Fundamentals of MRI 20 credits
Fundamentals of MRI is intended to serve as an introduction to both the physical principles and the clinical applications of MRI and is suitable for study by those new to MRI, or those with more experience who wish to further their knowledge. The aim is to produce healthcare practitioners with sound academic knowledge who are considerate of patient care and safety in the MRI department, whatever their professional background. The clinical applications you will study are those most commonly encountered in practice and the physical principles are covered from a basic to intermediate level. The module may be studied as part of an award pathway, but is equally suited to being taken as a stand-alone module.
MRI Specialist Techniques 20 credits
MRI Specialist Techniques is designed to enhance your MRI knowledge by raising your awareness and developing your understanding of the various specialist and emerging techniques in MRI. MRI is a rapidly-changing technology and the focus of this module is the state-or-the-art, thus encouraging the exploration of current thinking and emergent practice. Your ability to present information in a manner suitable for use by others is assessed in this module – thus enhancing your ability to disseminate your knowledge. The module is suitable for study by any professional with an interest in this area who wishes to enhance their knowledge, although a sound understanding of the physical principles of MRI is advantageous.
MRI Principles and Practice 20 credits
MRI Principles and Practice is designed to build on the knowledge gained in Fundamentals of MRI, but may also be taken by those who already possess a sound knowledge of the basic physical principles of MRI. It is intended that by studying this module you will gain an advanced level of knowledge regarding the physical principles of MRI which may be applied to your own practice. This module also deals with the safe use of gadolinium-based contrast agents, an awareness of which is fundamental for providing safe patient care. The clinical applications in the head and neck, abdomen, pelvis and vascular system are also studied in this module to enable you to develop a critical awareness of how MRI contributes to the management of pathology.
Chest X-ray Interpretation for the Healthcare Professional 20 credits
This module is designed for all healthcare professionals to develop skills in adult chest x-ray interpretation. It is especially suited to allied health and nursing professionals but can be accessed by any healthcare professional wishing to develop skills in image interpretation of the adult chest x-ray.
By studying this module you will develop a critical approach to image interpretation of x-rays of the adult chest. Though the module does not give you the skills required to produce a formal report on a chest x-ray, the knowledge and skills you develop will enable you to make clinical decisions based on your interpretation.
Radiographic Image Interpretation for the Healthcare Professional 20 credits
This module aims to provide grounding in imaging interpretation (core imaging) for the wider healthcare sector, with a holistic approach to the patient. The module provides the necessary theoretical content to enable you to be able to interpret radiographic images. This module will support radiographers and other healthcare professionals who will be undertaking initial commenting in their imaging departments or as part of their role. Radiographers are expected to be able to assess image appearances and make a comment based on this interpretation. This offers an additional stage of interpretation for the patient and enhances the practice of the radiographer and healthcare professional. This level of interpretation offers an additional level of safety to the patient as their image will have been scrutinised prior to final reporting. This module will enhance the image interpretation skills of any healthcare professional who wishes to improve their ability to detect abnormalities on skeletal images. This module will improve image interpretation skills however it will not equip you with the skills to offer a legally binding report.
Research: Methods of Enquiry 20 credits
This module specifically addresses the broader programme aims related to “pursuing excellence” and “practice-led, knowledge applied” through a flexible provision that encourages students to develop their research ideas, enabling those on various Health MSc programmes to satisfy their individual learning needs, whilst contributing to their area of study.
PG Cert (Pathways)
PG Cert (Adult Chest and Abdomen Reporting)
Download the PG Cert Radiography (Adult Chest and Abdomen Reporting) Course Specification
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice 20 credits
This module aims to support you to develop independent learning and advanced scholarship which may be employed to support your continuing professional development. You will be studying the role that leadership plays within wider health contexts such as during periods of change and transformation of service delivery. You will develop academic skills that will allow you to interrogate evidence that supports aspects of your clinical practice which will allow you to act with confidence and autonomy within your own scope of responsibility.
Foundations and Practice of Adult Chest and Abdomen Reporting 40 credits
This module will encourage you to engage in active and informed participation in core image reporting of the Adult Chest and Abdomen. Adult is considered to be any patient over the age of 16. The module will adopt a learner-centric approach and through your study and development, you will become champions in the specialism of Adult Chest and Abdomen reporting. Your actions, as an Adult Chest and Abdomen reporter, will have a direct consequence on the management of patient care and will help ensure imaging departments are able to produce timely imaging reports in line with IR(me)R. The module will explore and contextualise the foundations of image reporting such as visual perception, satisfaction of search, medico-legal aspects of reporting, maintaining quality in report writing and conducting audit as well as the fundamental skill of interpreting the image.
PG Cert (Musculoskeletal Reporting)
Download the PG Certificate Radiography (Musculoskeletal Reporting) Course Specification
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice 20 credits
This module aims to support you to develop independent learning and advanced scholarship which may be employed to support your continuing professional development. You will be studying the role that leadership plays within wider health contexts such as during periods of change and transformation of service delivery. You will develop academic skills that will allow you to interrogate evidence that supports aspects of your clinical practice which will allow you to act with confidence and autonomy within your own scope of responsibility.
Foundations and Practice of Musculo-skeletal Reporting 40 credits
This module will encourage you to engage in active and informed participation in core image reporting of the musculoskeletal radiograph (excluding skull). The module will adopt a learner-centric approach and through your study and development, you will become champions in the specialism of musculoskeletal reporting. Your actions, as a musculoskeletal reporter, will have a direct consequence on the management of patient care and will help ensure imaging departments are able to produce timely imaging reports in line with IR(ME)R. The module will explore and contextualise the foundations of image reporting such as visual perception, satisfaction of search, medico-legal aspects of reporting, maintaining quality in report writing and conducting audit as well as the fundamental skill of interpreting the image. This module and assessment to mapped to the RCR and CoR 'Standards for the education and training of reporting practitioners in musculoskeletal plain radiographs.
PG Cert (CT Head Reporting)
Download the PG Cert Radiography (CT Head Reporting) Course Specification
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice 20 credits
This module aims to support you to develop independent learning and advanced scholarship which may be employed to support your continuing professional development. You will be studying the role that leadership plays within wider health contexts such as during periods of change and transformation of service delivery. You will develop academic skills that will allow you to interrogate evidence that supports aspects of your clinical practice which will allow you to act with confidence and autonomy within your own scope of responsibility.
Foundations and Practice of CT Head Reporting 40 credits
This module provides a framework for radiographers who wish to undertake reporting of adult CT head scans and facilitates the development of professional and clinical competencies necessary for reporting images of CT head scans.
The post graduate radiography programme at Birmingham City University will support students wishing to have an in-depth and advanced knowledge and understanding in radiography which will be informed by current practice and research. We are proud of the links we have forged with clinical departments to develop a programme which meets the current and developing needs of imaging departments and health-care in the wider context.
PG Cert (Computed Tomography)
Download the PG Cert Radiography (Computed Tomography) Course Specification
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice 20 credits
This module aims to support you to develop independent learning and advanced scholarship which may be employed to support your continuing professional development. You will be studying the role that leadership plays within wider health contexts such as during periods of change and transformation of service delivery. You will develop academic skills that will allow you to interrogate evidence that supports aspects of your clinical practice which will allow you to act with confidence and autonomy within your own scope of responsibility.
Advanced CT Applications and Imaging Science 40 credits
This module will build upon the study skills you developed at undergraduate level. We will support you in developing advanced knowledge and understanding in radiography, informed by current practice and research in the field of Computed Tomography.
The programme aims to develop your collaborative skills. Therefore, whilst studying this module, you can expect to work with and learn from students and professionals, both in the classroom and online.
Enabling you to become a self-directed learner who takes ownership of your personal and professional development is part of the programme philosophy.
PG Cert (MRI)
Download the PG Cert Radiography (MRI) Course Specification
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 20 credits):
Leadership for Advanced Professional Practice (CORE) 20 credits
This module aims to support you to develop independent learning and advanced scholarship which may be employed to support your continuing professional development. You will be studying the role that leadership plays within wider health contexts such as during periods of change and transformation of service delivery. You will develop academic skills that will allow you to interrogate evidence that supports aspects of your clinical practice which will allow you to act with confidence and autonomy within your own scope of responsibility.
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.
Fundamentals of MRI 20 credits
Fundamentals of MRI is intended to serve as an introduction to both the physical principles and the clinical applications of MRI and is suitable for study by those new to MRI, or those with more experience who wish to further their knowledge. The aim is to produce healthcare practitioners with sound academic knowledge who are considerate of patient care and safety in the MRI department, whatever their professional