What our students say
Continuing your professional development
Meet Sue Garnett, a postgraduate radiography student, who says the Faculty's postgraduate programme has been 'enormously beneficial' to her career.
“I've enjoyed my five years with the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences as a part-time postgraduate student. Even though it's been hard work and demanding on top of a full-time job, I've gained new skills and academic achievement and it has been worth all the effort.
“I'm a radiographer and took on a new advanced practice role in Coventry Breast Unit. I initially achieved a mammography film-reading postgraduate certificate at Salford University and then transferred to Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences to do the research methods along with the digital imaging modules. I also studied more clinical-based modules as they were pertinent to my job of assessing and diagnosing breast conditions, and part of my evolving role as a clinical practitioner.
“I then attempted the daunting task of my dissertation. My proposal was submitted and accepted, the Ethics Committee was tackled and I began the research. I was given help and encouragement from my supervisors each step of the way. I was much rewarded with passing and also winning a prize on top!
“However, all was not finished, my department desperately needed a consultant radiographer to work independently alongside the clinical team, as the breast screening programme is extending its age range and more women will pass through our department. I lacked a breast ultrasound qualification, so I returned to the Faculty last year to take this; another logbook to complete and exams to pass.
“All is behind me now and the consultancy post is achievable. Following the Faculty's postgraduate programme has been enormously beneficial to my career. I've obtained qualifications, skills and an academic life experience which I have enjoyed as well as making new friends and contacts. Teaching is a new direction I would like to explore and incorporate into my forthcoming role. And perhaps a PhD? We'll see. Overall the MSc programme offers more than a qualification. Of course it depends on the time and effort put in, but the rewards have been so worthwhile.”
What our students say:
- Why choose a radiography degree?
- If you like working with people and high-tech machines...
- Learning it, living it
- A well-rounded education
- Therapeutic radiography: a rewarding change of career
- A day in the life of a therapeutic radiography student
- Continuing your professional development
Our postgraduate courses in radiography are awarded by Kingston University:
