Course Overview

This programme allows qualified assistant practitioners working in the field of medical imaging to progress their existing qualification to a full BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography. They will then be eligible to apply to the HCPC to enter their register as a Diagnostic Radiographer. It is intended for assistant practitioners who have already achieved a relevant foundation degree and have completed an AP radiographer bridging course.

Students will continue to work as an employee at their place of work while undertaking this programme, with time being allocated by their employer to allow them to meet necessary academic and clinical competencies. This includes a minimum of 20% 'off-the-job' training time to cover both university study time and clinical skills outside of the student's usual scope of practice.

General Eligibility

APs applying for this course will need the relevant qualification required to work as an Assistant Practitioner (normally an FdSc), and relevant work-based experience in an imaging department of 2 years minimum. They will also need to study the Radiographer AP Bridging course prior to this Top-up element which enables them to meet the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. Exceptions to this will be considered on a one to one basis for example, an AP who has completed 2 years (240 credits) of a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree may be able to join directly onto the Top-Up course if they meet all the required entry criteria and in line with the University’s APL process.

Students will also be required to have a grade C/4 (or equivalent eg. functional skills level 2) in Maths and English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• At least 7.0 in the listening and reading, writing and speaking sections and at least an overall score of 7.0 out of a possible 9.