If you have an interest in science, technology and medicine and want to work as a healthcare professional, diagnostic radiography brings all of these elements together to play a pivotal role in patient diagnosis and subsequently patient treatment.
Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SoR) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), this Diagnostic Radiography BSc programme is awarded by St George’s, University of London and is run by the Centre for Allied Health (Education) in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, a partnership between St George’s, University of London and Kingston University London.
You will learn about specialist techniques like positron emission tomography (PET), radionuclide imaging (RNI) and mammography, as well as commonly used projectional radiography using digital imaging (general x-rays), fluoroscopy (continuous x-ray image), ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). You will also learn to produce and analyse high-quality clinical images to help detect, screen for and monitor the response of disease and trauma.
You’ll be taught by staff who are themselves HCPC-registered radiographers with decades of combined experience across a range of specialties, studying in a hospital which provides comprehensive diagnostic and interventional radiological services as well as 24/7 emergency services as part of the Hospital Trauma Centre. We have recently invested £1.8 million in our simulation facilities, which now includes two fully functioning ceiling-suspended x-ray tubes, a mobile x-ray machine and mobile image intensifier, as well as two ultrasound machines. These allow us to simulate most areas of general radiographic practice and enhance your learning before your clinical placements.
This course prepares you for a range of career pathways, including clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research. You can also choose to carry on with your radiography studies at postgraduate level.
**Course highlights**
- Approved by the SoR and HCPC for eligibility to apply for registration on successful completion.
- 50/50 split between academic study and clinical placement, with half your time spent in a variety of different clinical settings from as early as the second semester of your first year.
- Cutting-edge facilities include a state-of-the-art simulation centre, digital imaging suite, pathology museum, anatomy and dissection rooms, which enable you to learn clinical skills and practise techniques in a safe environment.
- Careers advice is embedded into our teaching.
**About St George’s, University of London**
Established in 1752, St George’s is the UK’s specialist health university and is dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. We share our site with a major London teaching hospital, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions. At St George's, you’ll study in a clinical setting with like-minded individuals working across a variety of healthcare professions.
Course Details - Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/diagnostic-radiography#modules
Course Details – Assessment Method
You can find detailed information about assessment methods for this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/diagnostic-radiography#study
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Radiographers, College of
Health and Care Professions Council
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B821
Institution code:
S49
Campus Name:
St George's, University Of London
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including one science subject. General Studies is not accepted. Accepted science subjects include: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics, Psychology.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
To include one science subject, and supplemented by 2 Scottish Advanced Highers at BB.
Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.
Full Award Diploma (in a science subject).
60 credits at level 3 (45 graded and 15 ungraded).
45 pure science related credits (excluding sociology) graded at Distinction or Merit including at least 9 credits in Physics. Overall 21 credits must be graded at Distinction and 24 at Merit.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
To include one science subject, and supplemented by 3 Scottish Highers at BBB.
Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.
DM with a science A Level at grade B.
Must be in a science or healthcare subject.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
14 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
At Standard Level, a minimum score of 4 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 4 (C) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. We accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations.
Applied Science.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
Combinations of individual Pre-U subjects and A Levels are acceptable.
Three principal subjects including one science subject.
Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.
We welcome applications from applicants around the world. For information on the requirements for your country, please visit the International Qualifications page on our website.
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