MSc Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Glasgow Caledonian University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret images of the human body using a variety of technologies such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US).

This course is suitable for those who wish to become highly skilled radiographers with technical and scientific expertise, exceptional personal values and attributes, and high standards of patient care, who can meet the demands of working interprofessionally, flexibly, safely and effectively in the modern global health and social care environment. Once graduated, you will be fit to practice and eligible for registration with the HCPC.

The course delivers an intellectually stimulating and vocationally pragmatic learning experience that is relevant to the needs of a diagnostic radiography graduate in today’s rapidly changing and dynamic environment.

The course is designed to fulfil the requirements of the professional bodies and meet the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency (2013). Furthermore, the course aims to produce graduates who are not only proficient in their discipline but will act with:

  • Care and compassion
  • Dignity and respect
  • Openness, honesty and responsibility
  • Quality and teamwork,


in alignment with the Scottish Government’s (2017) strategy for supporting better care for NHS Scotland.

Each cohort will consist of up to 15 students allowing for the adoption of a personalised approach to learning.

Clinical placement is embedded throughout the course at placement centres across West and Central Scotland. Each student will undertake over 1000 hours of clinical placement across a range of areas including specialist sites such as the Royal Hospital for Children and the Institute of Neurological Sciences.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret images of the human body using a variety of technologies such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US).

This course is suitable for those who wish to become highly skilled radiographers with technical and scientific expertise, exceptional personal values and attributes, and high standards of patient care, who can meet the demands of working interprofessionally, flexibly, safely and effectively in the modern global health and social care environment. Once graduated, you will be fit to practice and eligible for registration with the HCPC.

The course delivers an intellectually stimulating and vocationally pragmatic learning experience that is relevant to the needs of a diagnostic radiography graduate in today’s rapidly changing and dynamic environment.

The course is designed to fulfil the requirements of the professional bodies and meet the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency (2013). Furthermore, the course aims to produce graduates who are not only proficient in their discipline but will act with:

  • Care and compassion
  • Dignity and respect
  • Openness, honesty and responsibility
  • Quality and teamwork,


in alignment with the Scottish Government’s (2017) strategy for supporting better care for NHS Scotland.

Each cohort will consist of up to 15 students allowing for the adoption of a personalised approach to learning.

Clinical placement is embedded throughout the course at placement centres across West and Central Scotland. Each student will undertake over 1000 hours of clinical placement across a range of areas including specialist sites such as the Royal Hospital for Children and the Institute of Neurological Sciences.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in Diagnostic Radiography/Imaging with relevant practical experience. Subject to PVG and/or occupational health checks. Applicants must be a radiographer or sonographer in their home country.

2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,400 GBP
International
19,300 GBP

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