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UK, England
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1952
Total Students: 30,000 +
Int. Students: 10,000 +
Main Campus Address
213123, Hatfield AL10 9AB, United Kingdom
Diagnostic radiographers play a vital role in healthcare by producing patient centred imaging services for the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and disease. Our BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging delivers the knowledge and clinical experience you require to become a skilled and competent diagnostic radiographer and reflects the rapidly changing face of healthcare in the UK.
This is a full-time three year vocational degree where Radiography students will learn a wide range of subjects to enable our graduates to be safe and confident practitioners, able to deliver high quality care to patients. You will learn human anatomy, physiology and pathology, using radiographic images, along with an understanding of the equipment used to image patients. During your training you will develop excellent communication skills and learn to work in a team environment putting the needs of the patient at the centre of everything you do. In addition, you will acquire an appreciation of research methods with respect to diagnostic radiography and the importance of evidence-based practice in relation to the profession.
The degree is delivered with student spending time each year at the University campus studying and gaining practical experience at our affiliated NHS hospitals developing where students become competent in the knowledge and skills they have been learning.
Why choose this course?
3-Year Bachelor's Degree
7 Days
Full-Time
36 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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jan 2024 | Not Available | |
sep 2024 | Closed | |
sep 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.
Careers
Upon successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree, you will belong to a well-respected profession, which is at the forefront of modern medicine with an interesting and rewarding career ahead of you.
The NHS has a grading structure that allows for career advancement and recognition as your skills and knowledge progress. Your degree will have provided you with a wealth of graduate skills which will enable you to move into area of specialist practise with in radiography including image interpretation, CT, interventional radiology, ultrasound imaging, MRI and nuclear medicine. You may also choose to develop your career in leadership and management, in research, teaching or industry or as a practitioner in a private setting.
Radiographers trained in the UK are recognised as being among the best in the world providing graduates with international opportunities throughout their career.
What job can I get?
Our graduates, once registered as diagnostic radiographers, are able to practise in a range of healthcare settings, in a variety of locations nationally and internationally. The profession is constantly evolving and as a radiographer you'll be able to extend your scope of practice into specialist imaging areas including ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, among others. You'll also have the opportunity to be involved in research and / or education and training of radiographers.
Work Placement
The radiography degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire is supported by over 30 affiliated hospital sites located in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, London, East Midlands and South Central regions. Radiography departments within hospitals normally provide a number of imaging modalities including computed and digital X-ray examinations, computed tomography ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine. Clinical experience blocks are positioned in the yearly timetable to fit around when specific topics are being taught within the curriculum.
You will be allocated a clinical rotation at the start of the degree which will identify 3 hospital trusts (1 per year) where you will be located during clinical placement weeks. NHS trusts have been carefully grouped to give students a variety of experiences from small out patient clinics to major trauma centres. This will allow every student to gain experience of a wide range of injuries and pathologies, whilst meeting the needs of diverse patient types. Some hospital are within commuting distance of Hatfield, but you may also be allocated a hospital which will require you to move to on-site accommodation at least once in the three years.
Students will be supported during clinical placements by their personal tutor who will regularly visit their hospital site. All our affiliated hospitals have an experience member of staff who will coordinate your hospital placements and act as a link to the university to ensure students can achieve their placement learning outcomes.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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