Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration)
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• 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
Key highlights
- HCPC-approved, leading to eligibility to register as a Diagnostic Radiographer
- One of very few MSc pre-registration radiography courses in the UK
- Purpose-built diagnostic imaging suite within a Clinical Skills Suite
- Placements in large teaching hospitals and smaller community hospitals
- Develops independent practice and multidisciplinary teamworking skills
- Builds critical thinking, enquiry and research skills
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each skills area)
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- CT Radiographer
- MRI Radiographer
- Mammographer
- Interventional Radiographer
- Reporting Radiographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year of study* | International: £17,500 per year of study
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 University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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