Diagnostic Radiography

Duration

Three years, full time

Application Deadline

15 January 2020

Location

St George's, University of London

UCAS Code

B821, institution code S49

Start dates

September 2020

The Diagnostic Radiography BSc course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to use technology, such as X-Ray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI, to produce high-quality clinical images of the internal structure and workings of the body, in order to detect and monitor disease and the effects of trauma whilst maintaining high levels of patient care.

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Highlights

Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers.
Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for eligibility to apply for registration
This course is run by the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, which is a partnership between St George’s, University of London and Kingston University. You will benefit from a multi-faculty experience combined with the health science expertise offered at St George’s. The degree is awarded by St George’s.
Interprofessional education: Learning opportunities exist for our students to learn alongside one another, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of healthcare workplace environment.
50 per cent of your time will be spent in an NHS trust on placement as a student radiographer.
Our teaching staff have years of experience as radiographers.
Careers advice and skills for employability are embedded into our teaching.

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The government expects the £5,000 maintenance grants to benefit around 100,000 students every year.

There will also be extra payments worth up to £3,000 per academic year for eligible students. These include:

£1,000 towards childcare costs
£1,000 if studying in a region that is struggling to recruit
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Tuition fees

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Home (UK/EU) tuition fees

Academic Year	UK/EU (per academic year)	Total fee*
20120/21	£9,250	£27,750

*Tuition fees for Home (UK/EU) students are determined by UK Government Policy. Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. Fees for second and subsequent years are likely to increase annually in line with UK inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index (RPI-X) and subject to maximum regulated fee rates set by the UK Government.

International (non-EU) tuition fees

Academic year	International (per academic year)	Total fee*
2020/21	£16,000	£48,000

*Tuition fees for international students are set by St George’s, University of London. Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. Fees for second and subsequent years are likely to increase annually in line with UK inflation as measured by the Retail Price Index (RPI-X). They will not normally increase by more than 5 per cent each year, except when the rate of inflation is significantly more than that projected in the preceding year.

For more information, see our fees and funding pages, and read the UK government information about fees and funding.

Register your interest for Clearing and Adjustment

With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifications must have been awarded no more than five years before your year of application.

To be considered for this course, you will need to:

meet the GCSE requirement (or equivalent)
meet the A level requirement (or equivalent)
meet the English language requirement
write a personal statement.

If you meet our minimum requirements, you will be invited for interview.

Entry criteria 2020

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GCSEs

Grades	Grade 4 / C or above
Subjects	Five subjects which must include English Language and Maths with Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Alternatively, we will accept Double / Triple award science.
Additional information
We accept resits of GCSEs. We do not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Maths instead of GCSEs.

A Levels

Grades	BBB
Subjects	A level: three subjects including one science. General studies and level 3 Key skills not accepted.
Adjusted criteria	If you attend a school or college in England from this list (ie a non-selective state school with an average A Level grade of D+ or below, or one that is in the bottom 20% in England for progression to Higher Education) then you may be eligible to receive an adjusted A Level offer two grades lower than the standard for the course. For Diagnostic Radiography BSc this will be an A Level offer of BCC. You will still have to meet all other academic and non-academic entry requirements. Please note that eligibility is determined based on the school/college at which you take your A Levels. If you completed your GCSEs at a school on our Adjusted Criteria list, but then undertook your A Levels at a school/college that is not on this list, you will not qualify for an adjusted offer. The scheme is reviewed annually, so may change scope in future years.
Additional information
A Levels must be completed within two years, although modular re-sits will be considered. Accepted science subjects include Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics and Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

Award

Full Award Diploma

Scores

Overall score of 28

Subjects

5, 5, 4 at Higher Level and 4, 4, 4 at Standard Level

Physics, Biology or Chemistry (at least one to Higher Level), and Mathematics and English to at least Standard Level.

Access Diploma

Award	Full Award Diploma (in a science subject)
Scores	60 credits at level 3 (45 graded and 15 ungraded)
Grades	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.
Additional information
You are required to have GCSEs in English Language and Maths alongside the Access Diploma as per the requirements outlined above. Students studying an Access Diploma need to provide a detailed transcript. All units must be verified by the local Open College Network (OCN).

Other qualifications

14-19 Diploma	Advanced Diploma grade B in one of the following lines of learning: Engineering or Society, Health and Development Plus Additional Specialist Learning – an A Level (A2) in Biology or Human Biology at grade 4 / C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma	DDM in Applied Science
BTEC Extended Certificate or BTEC Diploma	DM with a science A Level
Birkbeck College Certificate in Life Science	65% overall
Science Foundation Course	65% per module
HKDSE	4,4,4 including one science
Open University	120 units. Exploring Science module, 60 units and Human Biology module, 30 units or Biology, Uniformity and Diversity module 30 units. If you do not have GCSE Maths at grade 4 / C or above, you will need to take the 30 unit Discovering Mathematics module. All results must be verified by us by 31 August.
Undergraduate degree (science-related)	2.2 Honours or higher
Undergraduate degree (non-science-related)	2.2 Honours or higher supplemented by a level 3 qualification in a science subject
EU qualifications and International qualifications	Please contact study@sgul.ac.uk

English language requirement

GCSE / IGCSE

English Language or English Literature grade 6 / B or above

Please note: all components (speaking, listening, reading and writing) must be completed and assessed.

IELTS

(International English Language Testing System)

7.0 overall (including 7.0 in Writing and Speaking component and a minimum score of 6.5 in the Reading and Listening component)

You are able to take two attempts to achieve your IELTS qualification per year and your test results are valid for two years.

Pearsons Test

Overall score of 65 (with at least 65 in Writing and at least 59 in your other 3 components).

Non-academic entry criteria

Personal statement	In addition to meeting the academic criteria, you should be able to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography and show a keen interest in a career in this area, this should be evident from your personal statement.
Work experience	We understand the challenges for our prospective applicants for medicine and allied health courses trying to gain work experience at this time, particularly in clinical settings. In response to the government’s social distancing guidelines, which have a significant impact on all areas of life, we have chosen to relax our work experience requirements for prospective applicants for our courses which would normally require these. Despite the relaxed requirements, we still require our applicants to have an understanding of the realities of working as a healthcare professional and to show they have the necessary skills and attributes for their chosen career. Online resources can give you valuable insight into working in the healthcare sector and outline the wide range of careers and courses available. You can find a number of suggested resources for each of our courses here.
Dress code	Whilst on a placement during the course, students will need to comply with the uniform policy. Please download a copy for reference: uniform policy (PDF)
Health and police screening	Candidates accepted onto healthcare courses are required to pass an occupational health screening. When admitting candidates to study and practice as a health practitioner, we have an obligation to both patients and to the individual student. If you are concerned about a health issue we strongly advise you to contact us prior to applying. All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations. You will be asked to be immunised against Hepatitis B for personal safety, so please contact your general practitioner (GP) to arrange a screening. You should begin a course of Hepatitis B immunisation as soon as you submit your UCAS application, as it consists of three injections over a six-month period. If you firmly accept an offer you will be sent a confidential health questionnaire and further information about the process of screening for Hepatitis B. This course will include work with children and vulnerable adults so all applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. More information about this is sent to applicants as part of the admissions process. Read more about DBS checks.
Professional registration	If you are a current healthcare professional or a member of a registered professional body, you must provide details of your registration. If your professional registration has been suspended or revoked or undergone a disciplinary/fitness to practice investigation, you will be required to provide further information if selected for interview. This will be reviewed by the admissions tutor and you may be required to provide full copies of related documentation. Any information you disclose will only be used for the purpose of considering your application to the applied course.

Entry criteria 2021

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GCSEs

Grades	Grade 4 / C or above
Subjects	Five subjects which must include English Language, Maths and Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Alternatively, we will accept combined Science (Double / Triple award).
Additional information
We accept resits of GCSEs. We do not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Maths instead of GCSEs.

A Levels

Grades

BBB

Subjects

A Level : three subjects including one science.
General studies and level 3 Key skills not accepted.

Adjusted criteria

If you attend a school or college in England from this list (ie a non-selective state school with an average A Level grade of D+ or below, or one that is in the bottom 20% in England for progression to Higher Education) then you may be eligible to receive an adjusted A Level offer two grades lower than the standard for the course.

For Diagnostic Radiography BSc this will be an A Level offer of BCC.

You will still have to meet all other academic and non-academic entry requirements.

Please note that eligibility is determined based on the school/college at which you take your A Levels. If you completed your GCSEs at a school on our Adjusted Criteria list, but then undertook your A Levels at a school/college that is not on this list, you will not qualify for an adjusted offer.

The scheme is reviewed annually, so may change scope in future years.

Additional information

A Levels must be completed within two years, although modular re-sits will be considered.

Accepted science subjects include Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics and Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

Award

Full Award Diploma

Scores

Overall score of 28

Subjects

5, 5, 4 at Higher Level and 4, 4, 4 at Standard Level

Physics, Biology or Chemistry (at least one to Higher Level), and Mathematics and English Language to at least Standard Level.

Access Diploma

Award	Full Award Diploma (in a science subject)
Scores	60 credits at level 3 (45 graded and 15 ungraded)
Grades	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. Any additional credits outside of the 60 credit diploma will not be accepted.
Additional information
You are required to have GCSEs in English Language and Maths alongside the Access Diploma as per the requirements outlined above. Students studying an Access Diploma need to provide a detailed transcript. All units must be verified by the local Open College Network (OCN).

Other qualifications

14-19 Diploma	Advanced Diploma grade B in one of the following lines of learning: Engineering or Society, Health and Development Plus Additional Specialist Learning – an A Level (A2) in Biology or Human Biology at grade 4 / C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma	DDM in Applied Science
BTEC Extended Certificate or BTEC Diploma	DM with a science A Level
Birkbeck College Certificate in Life Science	65% overall
Science Foundation Course	65% per module
HKDSE	4,4,4 including one science
Open University	120 units. Exploring Science module, 60 units and Human Biology module, 30 units or Biology, Uniformity and Diversity module 30 units. If you do not have GCSE Maths at grade 4 / C or above, you will need to take the 30 unit Discovering Mathematics module. All results must be verified by us by 31 August.
Undergraduate degree (science-related)	2.2 Honours or higher
Undergraduate degree (non-science-related)	2.2 Honours or higher supplemented by a level 3 qualification in a science subject
EU and international qualifications	Please contact study@sgul.ac.uk for more details.

English language requirement

If English is not your first language and you are not a national of a country deemed by either the UK Home Office or St George’s, University of London to be ‘majority English speaking’ listed here, you will be required to meet the English Language requirements outlined below. Tests are valid for a period of two years.

GCSE / IGCSE

English Language or English Literature grade 6 / B or above

Please note: all components (speaking, listening, reading and writing) must be completed and assessed.

IELTS

(International English Language Testing System)

7.0 overall (including 7.0 in Writing and Speaking component and a minimum score of 6.5 in the Reading and Listening component)

You are able to take two attempts to achieve your IELTS qualification per year and your test results are valid for two years.

Pearsons Test

Overall score of 65 (with at least 65 in Writing and at least 59 in your other 3 components).

Non-academic entry criteria

Personal statement	In addition to meeting the academic criteria, you should be able to demonstrate a broad awareness of the scope of radiography and show a keen interest in a career in this area, this should be evident from your personal statement.
Work experience	We understand the challenges for our prospective applicants for medicine and allied health courses trying to gain work experience at this time, particularly in clinical settings. In response to the government’s social distancing guidelines, which have a significant impact on all areas of life, we have chosen to relax our work experience requirements for prospective applicants for our courses which would normally require these. Despite the relaxed requirements, we still require our applicants to have an understanding of the realities of working as a healthcare professional and to show they have the necessary skills and attributes for their chosen career. Online resources can give you valuable insight into working in the healthcare sector and outline the wide range of careers and courses available. You can find a number of suggested resources for each of our courses here.
Dress code	Whilst on a placement during the course, students will need to comply with the uniform policy. Please download a copy for reference: uniform policy (PDF)
Health and police screening	Candidates accepted onto healthcare courses are required to pass an occupational health screening. When admitting candidates to study and practice as a health practitioner, we have an obligation to both patients and to the individual student. If you are concerned about a health issue we strongly advise you to contact us prior to applying. All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations. You will be asked to be immunised against Hepatitis B for personal safety, so please contact your general practitioner (GP) to arrange a screening. You should begin a course of Hepatitis B immunisation as soon as you submit your UCAS application, as it consists of three injections over a six-month period. If you firmly accept an offer you will be sent a confidential health questionnaire and further information about the process of screening for Hepatitis B. This course will include work with children and vulnerable adults so all applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. More information about this is sent to applicants as part of the admissions process. Read more about DBS checks.
Professional registration	If you are a current healthcare professional or a member of a registered professional body, you must provide details of your registration. If your professional registration has been suspended or revoked or undergone a disciplinary/fitness to practice investigation, you will be required to provide further information if selected for interview. This will be reviewed by the admissions tutor and you may be required to provide full copies of related documentation. Any information you disclose will only be used for the purpose of considering your application to the applied course.

In year 1 you will participate in Essentials for Allied Health Professionals learning at St George’s. This will introduce you to the basic knowledge that underpins health science and inter professional working. In addition you will participate in diagnostic radiography education which will provide the Radiography specific knowledge and skills to enable you to hone your clinical skills within a Radiography department.

In year 2, you will build upon your knowledge and skills from year 1 and your clinical placement. You will learn about the specialist imaging modalities and the more complex anatomical regions and techniques.

In the final year, the focus is on integrating your knowledge and practice skills as well as expand your interprofessional learning opportunities. You will develop your ability to critically evaluate your radiographic practice for your future career. You will also undertake and publish research on a radiography related topic of your own choice. You will be ready to graduate with the full attributes, skills and knowledge required of a Diagnostic Radiographer in the changing healthcare environment.

Modules throughout the course may include the following.

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Year 1

Location	Module
University campus	Essentials for Allied Health Professionals
University campus	Preparation for Practice
University campus	Science and Technology
University campus / Practice Placement	Principles & Practice of Radiography 1
University campus	Professional Values & Ethics for Radiographers

Year 2

Location	Module/placement
University campus	Radiographic Science and Technology
University campus / Practice Placement	Principles & Practice of Radiography 2
University campus	Research & Evidence Based Practice

Year 3

Location	Modules/placements
University campus	Dissemination of Research
University campus / Practice Placement	Clinical Competence and Practice
University campus	Contemporary Issues in Radiography
Practice placement	Quality and Innovation in Health & Social Care

Diagnostic Radiography BSC is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a confident and competent radiographer, covering the biological, physical, sociological and psychological sciences and radiographic practice.

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Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, peer-assisted learning, case-based learning, simulated practical experience and work experience in a practice placement setting. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art digital imaging suite, which supports learning and development of radiography practice skills.

Our teaching draws on the wealth of experience of our placement collaborators and alumni who present masterclasses and workshops that enrich your learning. They also inform the curriculum to keep it up to date.

Clinical placements provide an opportunity to put theory into practice and consolidate your learning. Diagnostic radiographers work predominantly in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, but also in operating theatres and accident and emergency departments.

Practice placement locations include:

Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust, Chertsey, Surrey
Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, London
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust, Carshalton, Surrey
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Camberley, Surrey (Frimley Park Site)
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children NHS Foundation Trust, London
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston, Surrey
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London
Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Guildford, Surrey
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London
The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, London
Croydon University Hospital, Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Surrey
West Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust, London
Barts Health NHS Trust, London.

Assessment methods

Your progress will be assessed using a combination of academic coursework (including essays, reports and presentations), written and practical examinations, practice placement assessments and a research dissertation.

Because we want you to reach your full potential, we build in opportunities for formative assessments and provide feedback on assessment tasks, so you know what you need to do to optimise your performance.

Find out how this course is structured and assessed on the Unistats website

Diagnostic Radiographers are responsible for the acquisition of high-quality clinical images used to detect, monitor and manage disease processes and the effects of trauma.

Diagnostic Radiography offers a range of career pathways, including clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research. On completion of your undergraduate course of study you can also choose to study at radiography postgraduate certificate, diploma and Master’s level at St George’s.

Diagnostic Radiographers use a wide range of sophisticated equipment, such as X-ray, ultrasound and CT and MRI scanning, and combine this expertise with high standards of patient care. This gives you a range of career pathways, including clinical specialisation, management, teaching and research.

Careers

General radiography.
Teaching.
Trauma/accident and emergency.
Research.
CT scanning.
Management.
Magnetic resonance imaging.
Quality assurance.
Nuclear medicine imaging.
Reporting.
Breast screening/mammography.

Advanced career paths

Reporting.
Interventional radiography.
Consultant practitioner.

On graduation you are eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council and apply for membership with the Society and College of Radiographers.

There are a range of opportunities with the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education to develop your career once you have qualified. Modules can be studied as standalone or as part of a full MSc.

Covid-19 guidance

For information on applications, clearing, work experience and gap years, view our latest Covid-19 FAQs for prospective applicants.

Apply for this course through UCAS (the University and College Admissions Service) by 15 January in the year of entry. There are no upper age limits, so we welcome applications from mature students.

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Application checklist

You must provide the following.

Full details of your Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) qualifications with grades.
Full details of your Level 3 (A Level or equivalent) qualifications with achieved/predicted grades.
A personal statement (more information about this document is available on the UCAS website). We recommend that you include in your statement a recognition that studying a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography will include practice and study in a number of settings.
An academic reference from your current or most recent institutions with predicted grades.

After submitting your application to UCAS:

log in to UCAS Track and make sure all your academic details have been included
if any subjects or predicted results are missing, email the Admissions Officer with your UCAS number and missing subjects and grades.

Deferred entry

We will consider applications from applicants who wish to defer entry by a year, provided you plan to use the time constructively. If you are offered a place on the course and subsequently decide to defer, you must inform us by 1 June of the year of application.

After application

We will send you an acknowledgement email and letter when we receive your application. Please make sure your email account is able to accept communications from St George’s as we will mainly communicate with you via email. Selected applicants will be invited to attend interview. Decisions from St George’s will be entered onto UCAS Track and direct applicants will be contacted via email.

Duration

Three years, full time

Application Deadline

15 January 2020

UCAS Code

B821, institution code S49

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Government announces additional £5k support funding to students on Allied Health degrees

Government announces additional £5k support funding to students on Allied Health degrees

Tuition fees

Register your interest for Clearing and Adjustment

Entry criteria 2020

Entry criteria 2021

Careers

Advanced career paths

Covid-19 guidance

Apply now

Duration

Application Deadline

UCAS Code

Diagnostic Radiography

Highlights

Government announces additional £5k support funding to students on Allied Health degrees

Government announces additional £5k support funding to students on Allied Health degrees

Tuition fees

Register your interest for Clearing and Adjustment

Entry criteria 2020

Entry criteria 2021

Careers

Advanced career paths

Covid-19 guidance

Apply now

Duration

Application Deadline

UCAS Code

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