Diagnostic Radiography (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)

Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship)

Overview

This Apprenticeship allows qualified assistant practitioners working in the field of medical imaging to progress their existing qualification to a full BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography. They will then be eligible to apply to the HCPC to enter their register as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Accreditation

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Course Overview

This Apprenticeship is intended for assistant practitioners who have already achieved a relevant foundation degree and are employed in a medical imaging setting. The applicant must be working in a medical imaging department with the full support of their employer to undertake the apprenticeship. This apprenticeship combines work-based learning in order to progress clinical skills and behaviours with academic study to develop knowledge relevant to this field of work.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Lancaster / Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: In-person
• Course Duration: Part-time: 1-2 years
• Course Start Point: March / September
• Award: BSc (Hons)

Course Structure

What you will learn

There are 2 elements to this apprenticeship:

• Radiographer AP Bridging Course: Most apprentices will be required to take the Radiographer AP Bridging course before progressing onto the Top-Up course. The purpose of this element is to prepare apprentices for level 6 study and to ensure they meet the necessary professional body and apprenticeship standards.
• Diagnostic Radiography (Top-Up): The Diagnostic Radiography (Top-Up) will allow students to gain the remaining knowledge and skills required to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

• Radiographer AP Bridging: This UDip programme forms the first element to the Diagnostic Radiography (AP Progression) Apprenticeship. Throughout this you will meet relevant competencies to bring you up to the same level as an end of 2nd year BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography student. Prior to starting, you will complete an ‘individual learning needs analysis’ (ILNA). This comprehensive document highlights knowledge and skills that apprentices already have and those that need to be developed.
• Diagnostic Radiography (Top-Up): This programme (which this programme specification relates to) follows directly on from the bridging as the second element in the Diagnostic Radiography (AP Progression) Apprenticeship. It broadly follows the modules and content of the 3rd year of an undergraduate Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) degree. Where it differs is in its delivery, which is planned around work-based learning and will fit in teaching sessions around work.

How you will be assessed

A variety of different assessment methods are employed to provide a valid evaluation of the particular skills, knowledge and behaviours described in the professional body and Diagnostic Radiographer Apprenticeship standard.

Career Outcomes

Graduates are eligible to apply to the HCPC to register as a Diagnostic Radiographer on successful completion of the programme. Other career avenues may include research, teaching, working with medical imaging equipment manufacturers or healthcare management.

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs: Grade C/4 GCSE or equivalent (eg. Functional skills level 2) in Maths and English.
• You need to be an assistant practitioner working in a medical imaging department.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates will be interviewed.
• Evidence of prior qualifications and experience will be requested.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• 2025 - 2026: Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year.

Funding

• Degree apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment.
• The apprenticeship training is therefore funded by the employer using their apprenticeship levy, with or without a contribution depending on the size and status of the organisation.
• Apprentices will not be required to pay any fees and will not be eligible for Student Finance England maintenance support as they are in receipt of a salary.

Additional Costs

N/A

Location

• Lancaster Campus
• Online Learning

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