University of Derby

DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY (PRE-REGISTRATION) MSc

• This is one of a very small number of MSc Pre-Registration courses in Diagnostic Radiography in the UK, and currently the only one in the region
• Study a course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning you'll be eligible to apply for registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer as soon as you graduate, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.
• Develop as a competent, reflective practitioner who is capable of working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Enhance your critical thinking, enquiry and research skills using state-of-the-art facilities, including our Clinical Skills Suite which contains a purpose-built Diagnostic imaging suite to match the equipment you'll use in your career
• Engage with an enthusiastic, experienced teaching team who use a variety of learning approaches to help you develop your professional and academic skills
• Explore your passion in a variety of work placement opportunities including large teaching hospitals which offer a wide range of imaging modalities, to smaller community hospitals offering more locally based care
• Enhance your employability and career prospects, building on the skill and knowledge of your undergraduate degree
• Join the programme with a science or health care related degree at 2:1 or above (other entry requirements apply)

This course provides you with all the knowledge and practical experience you’ll need to become a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer. In addition to developing the necessary technical and professional skills required for safe and effective clinical practice, you will develop a deep and critical understanding of the profession, vital for shaping the future of radiography.

This course is an accelerated programme of study, delivered over two full calendar years (September - September). Due to the accelerated nature of the course, you will spend the majority of the summer period in clinical placement, developing the required practical skills.