Diagnostic Radiography University of Cumbria

Overview

Diagnostic Radiography degree from University of Cumbria will equip you to qualify as a diagnostic radiographer and allow you to apply to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.Our industry-active tutors are dedicated to teaching you current knowledge and insights in medical imaging. On campus, you will develop your skills and build your confidence in safe and supportive learning environments using our specialist labs, which replicate the real-life experiences you’ll have on placement. You will have access to £2 million worth of digital imaging equipment, including newly updated AGFA x-ray rooms and Siemens x-ray rooms, in our cutting-edge facilities.You will also spend approximately half of your course on clinical placements covering a range of clinical imaging techniques such as projectional radiography, computerised tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging, with some clinical time in areas such as radionuclide imaging and mammography.

We have strong links with local placement providers, including NHS hospitals and independent medical imaging service providers. Our department also has links with leading specialist centres such as The Christie Hospital, one of Europe’s leading cancer centres.

On this course you will...

• Balance your academic study with approximately 42 weeks of clinical placements throughout your course, giving you the hands-on experience needed to become a radiographer. These placements will mostly be based in NHS hospitals, but independent sector medical imaging service providers are also used.
• Develop your skills in our labs using 'live' X-ray equipment which replicates the real-life clinical experience you'll get on placement.
• Be taught in small groups allowing for a supportive learning experience during your radiography degree.
• Work with newly updated, cutting-edge clinical imaging technology.
• Gain experience in a wide range of imaging modalities such as MRI, CT, plain film radiography and Radionuclide Imaging.