Program Description

Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret images of the human body using a variety of technologies such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US).This course is suitable for those who wish to become highly skilled radiographers with technical and scientific expertise, exceptional personal values and attributes, and high standards of patient care, who can meet the demands of working interprofessionally, flexibly, safely and effectively in the modern global health and social care environment. Once graduated, you will be fit to practice and eligible for registration with the HCPC.The course delivers an intellectually stimulating and vocationally pragmatic learning experience that is relevant to the needs of a diagnostic radiography graduate in today’s rapidly changing and dynamic environment.The course is designed to fulfil the requirements of the Professional bodies and meet the Health and Care Professions Council Standards of Proficiency (2013). Furthermore, the course aims to produce graduates who are not only proficient in their discipline, but will act with:

• care and compassion
• dignity and respect
• openness, honesty and responsibility
• quality and teamwork,

in alignment with the Scottish Government’s (2017) strategy for supporting better care for NHS Scotland.Each cohort will consist of up to 15 students allowing for the adoption of a personalised approach to learning.Clinical placement is embedded thorough the course at placement centres across West and Central Scotland. Each student will undertake over 1000 hours of clinical placement across a range of areas including specialist sites such as the Royal Hospital for Children and the Institute of Neurological Sciences.

Admission Requirements

Prospective applicants should normally be expected to possess:

• A recent (in the last five years) first class or upper second honours degree
• A grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above (for graduates of non‐UK institutions)

In addition, applicants should normally have:

• Knowledge of the research process and research methods.
• Two satisfactory references (one of which should be academic)

All applicants should provide a personal statement of suitability which details contact with diagnostic radiographers. Statements should offer clear evidence of the applicant’s understanding of Diagnostic Radiography and how it differs from other health and social care professions. Clear links should also be made to their own personal attributes and skills with the demands of the profession.

• General Requirement:-
  • Indian Students:-Four year Bachelor's degree (50% minimum; second class average over course duration)  and Three year Bachelor's degree (60% minimum; first class average over course duration)
  • Arab Students:- Qualifications and grades required: - Bachelor degree with GPA of 2.3/4.0 scale OR; Bachelor degree with GPA of 2.7/5.0 scale

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	7

Remarks:

IELTS waiver information for Indian Students:- At least 70% marks in English in Higher Secondary School