Radiography - with Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Magnetic Resonance and Radiotherapy routes  MSc / Postgrad Diploma / Postgrad Certificate

Overview

This course has a flexible modular approach focusing on the clinical specialties of Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Magnetic Resonance and Radiotherapy.

The course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to apply critical appraisal to day-to-day practice and promote reflective and evidence-based practice. This course is accredited by the College of Radiographers.

Who is the course for?

The course is for radiographers with a minimum of one year's clinical experience in the clinical specialty in which they wish to study. For the Radiotherapy route you must have a minimum of two year's clinical experience in radiotherapy.

Why study Radiography at City?

  • Study on a flexible, modular course developed to meet your needs as a busy practising radiographer.
  • Benefit from a course accredited by the College of Radiographers.
  • Widen your employment opportunities in the UK and overseas with possibilities such as superintendent radiographer, senior manager or visiting lecturer.
  • Learn from expert staff.
  • Focus your study in the clinical specialties of Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Magnetic Resonance and Radiotherapy.

Course Fees:

  • Part-time EU: £3,000 (2012/13) plus £1,160 dissertation fee. Cost per module: £750 (15 credits), £1,500 (30 credits).
  • Part-time Non EU: £5,500 (2012/13) plus £2,650 dissertation fee. Cost per module: £1,370 (15 credits), £2,740 (30 credits).

Start Date:

September 2012 or January 2013

How to Apply

Entry Requirements

  • Honours degree in radiography or other health-related subject or appropriate professional qualifications for e.g. Diploma of the College of Radiographers.
  • Appropriate international qualifications in radiography may be considered where parity with UK programmes can be shown.
  • Normally you should have a minimum of one year's clinical experience in your specialised route of study before starting the course, and you should continue to practise for its duration.
  • If you want to undertake the optional work-based learning (expert/ specialist practice) module you will be required to have the appropriate scope of practice
  • If you are an international applicant, you need to be able to secure a clinical placement for the duration of your intended course of study.

Preparatory programme

All students will need to attend a preparatory programme prior to commencing the postgraduate programme. Some students may be able to apply for credit exemptions via accreditation of prior learning (APL) from specific modules. Further information is available on request.

The preparatory programme is designed for all applicants starting any postgraduate programme offered by the Department of Radiography.

For further information please contact us.

English Requirements

For those students whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:

  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 100

Visa Requirements

The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:

  • Students on courses of more than 6 months
  • Students on courses of less than 6 months
  • Students on a pre-sessional English Language course

For more information see our main Visa page.

When and Where

Start Date:
September 2012 or January 2013
Duration:
Part time: MSc - minimum of three years
Postgraduate Diploma - minimum of two years
Postgraduate Certificate - minimum of one year.

There is a maximum registration period of five years to achieve the full qualification. 

Course Content

The course is flexible and is available on a part-time basis. Modules from the course can also be taken on a stand-alone basis for CPD. Modules can then be accumulated to work towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MSc qualification.

Computed Tomography

This route is for those who are working in or rotating through Computed Tomography and want to extend their knowledge and research skills. It will also be useful if you are working towards advanced practice.

Diagnostic Imaging

This route is for those who are working in Diagnostic Imaging and want to extend their knowledge and research skills. It will also be useful if you are working towards advanced practice.

Medical Magnetic Resonance

This route is for those who are working in or rotating through Medical Magnetic Resonance and want to extend their knowledge and research skills. It will also be useful if you are working towards advanced practice.

Radiotherapy

This route is for those who are working in Radiotherapy and want to extend their knowledge and research skills. It will also be useful if you are working towards advanced practice.                                   

Course Structure

You can choose from a range of modules; some are compulsory for specific routes.

Computed Tomography

Modules include:

  • Education in the workplace
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Student-negotiated module (1 and 2)
  • Research methods
  • Clinical applications of CT
  • Science and instrumentation of CT
  • Work-based learning in practice
  • Work-based learning, expert/specialist practice
  • Issues in advanced practice (1 or 2)
  • Dissertation module
  • Physics and Instrumentation of MMR
  • Clinical Applications of MMR.

Diagnostic Imaging

Modules include:

  • Education in the workplace
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Student-negotiated module (1 and 2)
  • Research methods
  • Science and instrumentation of CT
  • Clinical applications of CT
  • Physics and instrumentation of MMR
  • Clinical applications of MMR
  • Work-based learning in practice
  • Work-based learning, expert/specialist practice
  • Issues in advanced practice (1 or 2)
  • Dissertation module.

Medical Magnetic Resonance

Modules include:

  • Education in the workplace
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Student-negotiated module (1 and 2)
  • Research methods
  • Physics and instrumentation of MMR
  • Clinical applications of MMR
  • Work-based learning in practice
  • Work-based learning, expert/specialist practice
  • Issues in advanced practice (1 or 2)
  • Dissertation module
  • Science and Instrumentation of CT
  • Clinical Applications of CT.

Radiotherapy

Modules include:

  • Education in the workplace
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Student-negotiated module (1 and 2)
  • Research methods
  • Science and instrumentation of CT
  • Physics and instrumentation of MMR
  • Work-based learning in practice
  • Work-based learning, expert/specialist practice
  • Issues in advanced practice (1 or 2)
  • Dissertation module.

When you have successfully completed the modules to achieve 120 credits plus your dissertation, you will qualify for a full Masters degree. Complete modules to achieve 120 credits and qualify for a Postgraduate Diploma or 60 credits for a Postgraduate Certificate.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods may include lectures, tutorials, seminars, demonstrations, workshops and problem-solving sessions.

Assessment methods include examinations, essays, oral and poster presentation, case studies, e-learning tasks, clinical assessments and clinical portfolios.

Fees

  • Part-time EU: £3,000 (2012/13) plus £1,160 dissertation fee. Cost per module: £750 (15 credits), £1,500 (30 credits).
  • Part-time Non EU: £5,500 (2012/13) plus £2,650 dissertation fee. Cost per module: £1,370 (15 credits), £2,740 (30 credits).
Fees include the academic programme fees, registration fees and examination fees. They are subject to annual review and are available on request. All international students and those home students who are not working in the clinical speciality associated with their chosen programme are required to arrange and pay for the placement in addition to the programme fee. The University is unable to arrange clinical placements for any of the postgraduate programmes.

Funding

For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.

Funding may be available via your employer either directly or through your Trust's educational contract with City University London. Please check with your employer.

Placements

The work placement must be for at least three days a week (or equivalent) and continue for the duration of the course.


Career Prospects

You will have wider employment opportunities with possibilities for becoming a superintendent radiographer, senior manager or visiting lecturer. A number of previous students have used their qualifications and skills to work overseas.

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Further Information

Contact Sarra Hamdi

Phone: +44 (0)20 7040 5687

Email: sarra.hamdi.1@city.ac.uk