Radiography is a critical tool at the technological forefront of the fast-changing healthcare environment. Its importance makes it a dynamic and developing profession that’s highly in demand, and this course will set you up for a successful career as a Diagnostic Radiographer. You’ll combine academic study with clinical practice at your employing radiology department to graduate with all the skills you need to produce the highest quality images while providing patients with excellent care. You’ll then be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer, enabling you to take your first post in your exciting career.
This course provides an all-encompassing experience that enables you to put theory into practice. We have an excellent working relationship with our numerous specialist clinical training sites who offer an excellent overall student experience and contribute to the development of well rounded newly qualified Diagnostic Radiographers, ready to take on the exciting challenge of the first post after graduation.
Our BSc Diagnostic Radiography programme was awarded the Diagnostic Radiography Course of the Year 2022, Radiology Awards 2022
ModePart-time | Duration3 years | Start dateSeptember | Application code5812 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
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It is anticipated that applicants will have a wide a variety of academic backgrounds, but should possess one of the following:
Additional entry requirements
English language
Those whom English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall or equivalent with not less than 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and not less than 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS) at the time of application.
Interview
If your initial application to a Health and Social Care course is successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.
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Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.
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Mode Part-time | Duration 3 years | Start date September | Application code 5812 | Application method Direct to LSBU |
An Apprenticeship Standard is comprised of a programme of study, an End Point Assessment and on-the-job learning. This means that in addition to meeting academic requirements, you’ll need to be employed in a role related to your apprenticeship. The process of applying depends on whether you have an employer to sponsor (and support) you.
If you are employed and your employer has confirmed they will support your apprenticeship:
You are welcome to submit an application via our application system. You’ll need to provide details of your employment/employer as part of the application. You’ll also need to ensure you and your employer meet the requirements – find out who can be an apprentice to see if you meet the entry requirements and employer commitments to find out more about your employer’s role.
If you are not employed:
If you’re a prospective apprentice, you can find out more about who can be an apprentice on our student pages.
If you’re an employer, you can find information about the employer commitments and further related information on the related pages for business.
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There are steps the apprentices, the employer and the University need to complete before you start your course. Take a look at the steps to be completed in the Enrolment section. Employers may also like to look at our steps to offering an apprenticeship.
Graduates from this course are eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing them to practice within the NHS as well as the private sector both in the UK and abroad.
The programme is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and successful completion confers eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The Health and Care Professions Council is the regulator of health, Psychological and Social professionals
The Society and College of Radiographers is the professional body representing the radiography workforce
Our BSc Diagnostic Radiography programme was awarded the Diagnostic Radiography Course of the Year 2022, Radiology Awards 2022
Study Year |
Semester 1 (September – January)
| Semester 2 (January – June) | Summer (June – August) | Credits |
Year 1 (months 1-12) | LSBU and work-based learning | LSBU and work-based learning | Work-based learning | 120 |
Year 2 (months 13-24) | LSBU and work-based learning | LSBU and work-based learning | Work-based learning | 120 |
Year 3 (months 25-36)
| LSBU and work-based learning | LSBU and work-based learning | Work-based learning | 120 |
| Total | 360 credits for award |
A varied teaching and learning diet is used to allow apprentices to learn in a variety of ways and build competence.
Resources
Resources include:
Apprentice-Directed Learning
Apprentice-directed learning is an important feature. Apprentices receive a high level of direction and structure to support them in developing the skills and abilities to be able to direct their own learning at the beginning of the programme. Over time, the level of support and structure decreases as the programme develops with the apprentice becoming increasingly autonomous through being able to direct and manage their own learning.
Work-based learning
For apprentices, learning within and from the workplace can bring advantages. For example, it has been suggested that the gap between learning in higher education and learning at work can be narrowed (Tynj’al’a, 2008) and learners can develop capable practice, and support personal development.
Personal tutoring
As a Health and Social Care student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU. The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.
Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University. They should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.
Teaching Staff
Staff who teach on the course come from the Division of Radiography and ODP and more specifically are trained and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers, with input from other Divisions in the Institute of Health and Social Care. Service users and people with lived experience also contribute to delivery of the course.