Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration) MSc

Program Overview

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Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration) MSc

Overview

Medical imaging is key to fast and accurate diagnosis in the modern healthcare setting. This is a unique, progressive, and integrated fast-track course. It incorporates natural sciences, clinical sciences, health policy, and research methods.

Course Structure

Year 1 Core Modules

• Clinical Placement 1: This 35-week module prepares you for your first clinical placement. You gain an understanding of the radiographer’s role and the necessary knowledge and skills to meet the demands of the clinical placement.
• Clinical Placement 2: This 17-week module introduces you to more complex radiographic examinations where you review radiographic images for diagnostic acceptability and abnormality recognition.
• Professional Practice and Mastery: Using a problem-based learning approach, you explore professional practice in a radiographic context, and develop a critical and evaluative approach to ethical and professional issues.
• Radiographic Anatomy, Physics and Legislation: Gain knowledge of the underlying principles of anatomical and physical sciences, medical imaging practice, ionising radiation regulation, and medical imaging equipment.

Year 2 Core Modules

• Clinical Placement 3: This module runs for 31 weeks, beginning with a taught element for the first 15 weeks and then your clinical placement.
• Dissertation Preparation for Health Professionals: Develop your skills to design and manage research projects relevant to health professionals.
• Major Project: You undertake a substantive piece of either primary or secondary research developed from the research module in Stage 2.
• Preliminary Clinical Evaluation and Enhancing Practice: Develop essential preliminary skills and focus on clinical evaluation of radiographic images of the appendicular skeleton, axial skeleton, chest and abdomen for manifest abnormality.
• Specialist Radiographic Imaging: You build on previous learning undertaken in both clinical placement and university.

How You Learn

On-campus learning is facilitated through lectures, seminars, group work, and problem-based study. Approximately 50% of your learning is in the clinical environment.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed through written assignments, presentations, and oral and written examinations. You also produce a written research article as part of your major project work.

Entry Requirements

• Academic entry requirements being met
• Satisfactory application form
• Successful interview
• Satisfactory references
• Completed work-based risk assessment process
• Receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check

International Applicants

• International applicants must have IELTS 7.0 with a minimal score of 6.5 in all sections or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 100/120
• If you are successful at shortlisting you will be invited to attend an interview (which may be in person OR video call) in one of our international offices in either India, Malaysia or China, or through a secure web link

Employability

Graduates in diagnostic radiography are a vital part of modern health care and employment opportunities are available in the UK and abroad.

Professional Accreditation

Approved by the College of Radiographers May 2019 to September 2024.

Fees

• Fee for UK applicants: £9,535 a year
• Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year

Duration

• Length: 25 months full-time; January start
• Start date: January

Choose Teesside

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.

Program Outline

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Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration) MSc at Teesside University:

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Degree Overview

This two-year, full-time program combines natural sciences, clinical sciences, health policy, and research methods, equipping graduates to become highly qualified diagnostic radiographers. Participants gain expertise in utilizing the latest imaging technology to support diagnoses and treatment plans for various trauma and diseases.

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Program Objectives:

• Prepare graduates for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for radiography practice.
• Instill strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient interaction.
• Foster a high level of patient care, empathy, and compassion.
• Provide hands-on experience in diverse clinical settings, including accident and emergency, general x-ray, and theatre.
• Equip graduates to work as autonomous professionals and contribute to the advancement of service delivery in the NHS.

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Program Description:

The program uses a problem-based learning approach, integrating theory and practical experience through:

• Clinical Placements: Students gain practical experience in various clinical settings across Middlesbrough, Stockton, Hartlepool, Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Sunderland, Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, and North and South Tyneside.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Opportunities to study alongside students from other allied health professions, promoting teamwork and understanding of diverse roles in healthcare.
• Simulation & Technology: Access to computer-based simulation software and advanced clinical skills labs for realistic practice and skill development.

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Careers:

Graduates can pursue rewarding careers in the NHS as diagnostic radiographers, with high demand for their expertise. Potential career paths include:

• Hospital Radiographer: Performing various X-ray examinations and interpreting images to aid diagnosis.
• Specialist Radiographer: Utilizing advanced imaging technologies like CT scans and ultrasounds for specific medical conditions.
• Mobile Radiographer: Providing services to patients in non-hospital settings like nursing homes or patients' homes.
• Research Radiographer: Contributing to the development and application of new imaging technologies.

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Other:

• Students may be eligible for a £5,000 maintenance grant each year from the NHS Business Service Authority.
• The program is particularly well-suited for applicants with a background in biomedical sciences or anatomy.
• Graduates are highly sought by NHS employers due to their leadership potential and intellectual skills.

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Additional Information:

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Outline:

For information regarding the course outline, please refer to the "Course Details" section under the "Postgraduate study" tab on the Teesside University website.

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Assessment:

For information regarding the assessment methods and criteria, please refer to the "Assessment" section under the "Postgraduate study" tab on the Teesside University website.

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Teaching:

For information regarding the teaching methods, faculty, and unique approaches, please refer to the "How you learn" section under the "Postgraduate study" tab on the Teesside University website.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Full-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £9,250 a year
• Fee for international applicants
£15,000 a year