
Diagnostic Imaging - PgDip / MSc
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
This programme is primarily aimed at Diagnostic Radiographers although the individual modules, if studied ‘stand-alone’, are applicable to a wide range of healthcare professionals. You're able to combine modules from different clinical areas, such as: image interpretation, reporting, or breast imaging, to build a postgraduate portfolio culminating in a research dissertation to complete the Masters. 6 reasons to study here laptop Online distance learning option: Study through online distance learning, or blended learning at a flexible pace to suit your career development and lifestyle. chain Professional links: Connected with the Society & College of Radiographers, and the National Breast Screening Training Centre at King’s College NHS Foundation Trust. user-md Career prospects: Completion may be used as evidence to support career progression, particularly where making reliable decisions from radiographic images is desirable or essential requirement. puzzle-piece Evidence-based practice: Develop your research skills and critical thinking.
Conduct a research project, laying the foundations for future research work and clinical practice as an evidence-based practitioner. heartbeat Emerging technologies: Cover the latest theoretical and clinical developments relating to diagnostic imaging to better meet society’s changing demographic health needs by using emerging technologies and more innovative and creative working practices. rocket Promising Career: LSBU Health and Social Care graduates are the second highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and the sixth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022).
Accreditation
The MSc Diagnostic Imaging offered by London South Bank University was approved by the College of Radiographers for a period of five years, from 12/2020 to 12/2025 inclusive. Building your qualification This post-registration programme in Diagnostic Imaging is intentionally flexible; modules may be studied in any order and at your pace (provided all modules for an award are completed within a six year timeframe). You'll meet with your personal tutor/course director each semester to discuss module choice and review your progress.
MSc qualification Two mandatory modules, plus the dissertation Build the rest of your qualification (180 credits) from range of specialist and generalist modules PgDip qualification Two mandatory modules Build the rest of your qualification (120 credits) from range of specialist and generalist modules PgCert qualification One mandatory module Build the rest of qualification (60 credits) from range of specialist and generalist modules Module-by-module CPPD Flexible module-by-module study through CPPD route, take a single module at-a-time building up to the above qualifications. Students on this course could be eligible to receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund. Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Modular Employer-funded CPPD Max of 6 years September CPPD prospectus Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.
Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.
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Key highlights
- Approved by the College of Radiographers from 2020 to 2025
- Links with the Society & College of Radiographers
- Connected with the National Breast Screening Training Centre
- Combine modules in image interpretation, reporting and breast imaging
- Study by online distance learning or blended learning
- Research dissertation builds skills for evidence-based clinical practice
Entry requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
LSBU Loyalty Award
20% discount on the tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Reporting Radiographer
- Advanced Practitioner Radiographer
- Mammographer
- Consultant Radiographer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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