BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Degree Apprenticeship) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A degree apprenticeship in which apprentices are employed as diagnostic radiographers while studying for a BSc (Hons). Completion provides eligibility to apply for HCPC registration and Society and College of Radiographers membership.

Faculty: School of Health and Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: May | Study mode: full-time (apprenticeship) | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Anatomy for Radiographers, Introduction to Professional Practice, Ionising Radiation Physics for Radiographers and Radiographic Practice Placement One. Year 2 covers placement two, X-ray science, values and ethics and dissertation planning, and Year 3 includes applied physics for specialist modalities and diagnostic radiography research.

Career pathways

Work across hospital medical-imaging departments including projection radiography, CT and MRI in the NHS and private sectors, in the UK and overseas; postgraduate study is possible.

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Entry requirements

Employer support is required. Apprentices must hold Level 2 English and maths, have three A levels or equivalent experience, be employed as an apprentice diagnostic radiographer with a healthcare provider on entry, pass an interview with the employer and University, and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. Recognition of prior learning may apply; holders of an Assistant Practitioner foundation degree can typically be awarded credit for the first two years. International applicants requiring a student visa cannot be accepted.

Intake: May

Duration: 3 years

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