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Overview
From of X-rays, Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Medicine, you gain the relevant expertise to produce high quality images to diagnose or assess injury or disease.
We also support you in building superb interpersonal, technical and problem-solving skills, while you learn about the needs of patients and patient pathways.
Work experience is invaluable in a rapidly evolving field. Your placement makes up 60% of your course – between 17-24 weeks each year – and takes place under the supervision of a dedicated practice educator.
We do our best to place you in your preferred hospital, however, we cannot guarantee this. Our regional NHS partners are:
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
- Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
In your final year, you have the fantastic opportunity to live and work in a Scandinavian country, Portugal, Netherlands, Malta, Ireland or Austria through our ERASMUS European Exchange.
The three-month placement is your chance to specialise in an area such as ultrasound, pharmacology, emergency radiography, interventional radiography, or CT and MRI scanning, while enjoying a different country and culture.
Apart from Belfast, we are the only UK university to offer this exciting developmental experience. Visit the ERASMUS website to find out more.
Career opportunities
As a specialist Diagnostic Radiography (Hons) programme from University of Suffolk, we are very proud of our graduates, with the majority going on to careers as diagnostic radiographers. Other students progress to study for postgraduate qualifications in specialist areas so they can become advanced or consultant practitioners.
The skills learnt during the course are also transferable, opening up routes to other careers in education, industry and research. There are also opportunities to practice as a radiographer in a range of other countries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Preparation for Practice
- Principles of Imaging
- Imaging of the Appendicular Skeleton and Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis
- Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems
- Diagnostic Imaging Practice
- Personal and Professional Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 78
Credits
360 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Human Medicine Medical Imaging View 43 other Bachelors in Medical Imaging in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 78
Other requirements
General requirements
- 112 UCAS tariff points (or above), BBC (A-Level), DMM (BTEC) or Access to Higher Education Diploma - a minimum of 45 Level 3 credits at merit grade or above
- Applicants are required to hold five GCSEs grade 4/C or above to include Mathematics, English and Science.
- Please note, equivalent Level 2 qualifications will not be accepted.
- Applicants whose first language is not English, but who have been living in the UK for 2 years or more will be expected to hold GCSE English at Grade A-C, (grade 4-9 for the new GCSE).
Tuition Fee
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International
17768 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17768 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Ipswich
793 - 1504 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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