Undergraduate diagnostic radiography Undergraduate diagnostic radiography Prospectus Postgraduate Why choose us? Benefits News Awarded by St George’s, University of London Diagnostic radiographers investigate the internal structure and workings of the human body using sophisticated equipment to produce high-quality clinical images. Imagery is often required to assess disease processes and the effects of trauma. It’s a highly complex area of expertise that can prove to be very rewarding for our students. Courses Undergraduate Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Pre-qualifying status course Eligible for international students Why choose us? 89 per cent of our students are satisfied with the overall quality of diagnostic radiography education Clinical experience is gained in two core hospitals, with visits to other specialist hospitals to observe and experience a range of techniques and equipment Our interprofessional foundation programme in the first year of study encourages learning together with students studying medicine, biomedical science, healthcare scientists, physiotherapy and therapeutic radiography Part of the course is undertaken in small multidisciplinary groups, providing an opportunity to learn from health professionals in various disciplines Practical anatomy is taught in the dissecting room – a unique facility among universities in the United Kingdom where students learn with cadavers You will learn about other types of imaging including computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and radionuclide imaging Disclosure and Barring Service check Occupational Health Screening and relevant professional vaccinations Starter pack of the professional uniform Ipad Mini for course-related activities Placement at one of our 14 hospital trust partners Clinical pack for placement learning Employment prospects The Guardian University Guide 2015 ranks St Georges, University of London 2nd in the league tables for employability You will leave with a personal development portfolio, which showcases and records your academic performance and career goals, supports your job applications, transferable skills and personal statements You receive careers support throughout the course, culminating in an event where you can network with employers and alumni Student benefits Student mentor programme Student-led peer assisted learning We have a dedicated Student Support Officer to ensure student wellbeing; they are the first point of contact for students who have personal problems, need advice or are seeking information about University services. Learning tools and facilities A new digital practical radiography suite, with interchangeable digital radiography and computed radiography image detectors, gives you simulated practical experience in a safe learning environment Two overhead x-ray sets, a mobile x-ray machine and C-arm mobile image intensification equipment allow a variety of emergency, departmental and theatre and mobile situations to be simulated Anatomical models, dosimetry (the measurement of the absorbed dose delivered by ionizing radiation) and imaging phantoms allow experimentation and demonstration of real life simulations A networked picture archiving and communication system offers unlimited concurrent access Practice placements Practice placements are provided in hospital diagnostic imaging departments where experience is gained in operating theatres, accident and emergency departments and resuscitation rooms. Placements may take you anywhere in London including: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust, London The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London Newham Hospital We also offer placements in hospitals in Greater London and Surrey including: Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust, Chertsey Croydon University Hospital, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, Carshalton Frimley Park NHS Trust, Camberley Kingston Hospital NHS Trust Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford Approvals Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) Partnerships We work with a range of NHS trusts in Greater London to provide practice placements. Extra practice learning opportunities Elective placements can be taken in the UK or international hospitals. Several students have applied for “Work The World” placements and have recently visited South America, Nepal and the United States. Go to top You may also be interested in: Undergraduate therapeutic radiography Undergraduate breast imaging Healthcare practice Personalised (choose your own modules) Leadership and management Research degrees Go to top Undergraduate breast imaging Undergraduate therapeutic radiography Go to top Diagnostic radiography news Posts not found
