BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Top-Up)

Program Overview

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BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Top-Up)

Course Overview

This programme 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. It is intended for assistant practitioners who have already achieved a relevant foundation degree and have completed an AP radiographer bridging course.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Health
• UCAS Code: B820
• Delivery Style: In Person
• Course Duration: Full-time: 1 Year
• Course Start Point: March
• Award: BSc (Hons)

Course Structure

What you will learn

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.

Year one

• Applying Research to Enhance Professional Practice
• Focussed Radiological Practice 1 (Theory)
• Focussed Radiological Practice 2 (Work Based)
• Image Evaluation
• Applied Clinical Radiography
• Preparation for Professional Practice; The radiographer in the wider context of healthcare

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

Learning and teaching methods are designed to:

• instil the values of the NHS Constitution as fundamental in the delivery of care to patients and their relatives and carers
• be student-centred, flexible and modern whilst being challenging and stimulating
• support different learners’ needs at different stages of development
• be fully supported by, and integrated with, technological approaches such as the Blackboard virtual learning environment (VLE)
• actively ensure the linkage of theory with practice via the teaching team who have close links with the clinical environment and engage is a variety of professional networks
• utilise multiple aspect of simulated practice to enhance application of learning
• explicitly consider, value and incorporate public and patient perspectives, involving public, patients and carers directly in formative assessment and the assessment of fitness to practise
• to be fair, objective and impart academic rigour to the teaching and learning processes
• develop the student as independent and self-directed, inculcating the ethos of lifelong and reflective learning
• develop the student’s abilities to learn effectively and progress academically, performing academically at level 6 in terms of achieving the programme aims and outcomes through a variety of assessments, including an in-depth evidence based literature review as well as the demonstration of student mentoring skills and leadership

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 standards:

• Image evaluation and pathology recognition are assessed by computer-based assessments in which you are required to view and discuss images.
• Your interpretation of complex clinical scenarios will be assessed via oral examinations which develop and challenge your ability to hold professional discussions with service users and colleagues in both the medical imaging sessions and the wider interdisciplinary context.
• The application of research module will challenge you to critically review practice and challenge poor practice within medical imaging and use the latest research and evidence in order to allow you to formulate persuasive arguments. This will enable you to make recommendations to enhance service provision and patient care.

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above.
• Successful completion of FdSc Assistant Practitioner programme (or equivalent) plus completion of Radiographer AP Bridging course.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: GCSE Maths and English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above.
• Other experience: Successful completion of FdSc Assistant Practitioner programme (or equivalent) plus completion of Radiographer AP Bridging course.

Contextual Admissions

Contextual information is used to support accessibility to all who have the potential to succeed. Qualifications and grades are important but are considered alongside other information that helps us identify potential and widen access to study. We consider an individual’s circumstances alongside their grades & may accept someone with a lower grade profile based on personal circumstances, particularly those impacted during the pandemic. Our entry requirements are now higher than previous cycles.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

• 2025 - 2026: £9,535 - UK
• 2024 - 2025: £9250 - UK

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Student Finance

Additional Costs

Not Applicable