This module precedes the first practice placement, enabling you to develop a sound knowledge base of health care principles which can be applied in the practice environment to provide safe and effective care. It will introduce and prepare you to work within the National Health Service (NHS) and embody the NHS constitution and values. This module encourages the start of professional growth and ensures the development of essential personal skills such as resilience and responding to constructive feedback.

This module will introduce you to the scientific principles which directly underpin the production of X-radiation, its interaction with tissue and the capture of the emergent X-ray beam. The module will provide an opportunity for you to develop essential theoretical knowledge and understanding of X-radiation generating equipment as well as image acquisition and manipulation techniques encountered in practice. You will have the opportunity to apply this learning in the Imaging Suite on campus.

This module is designed to give you an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the appendicular and axial skeleton, chest and respiratory system, and abdomen.  It will introduce you to the common radiographic techniques employed in projection radiography and discuss care of the patient for such examinations. As part of this module, you will learn in small groups within the Imaging Suite on campus.

This module is designed to enable you to develop a detailed understanding of the anatomy, physiology and common pathology of the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems. The module will build upon your understanding of radiographic projection imaging, and introduce common procedures used to image the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of year 1 Imaging modules. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and specialists in the practice setting.

The purpose of the module is to enable you to identify and understand your key personal abilities in the context of your future career aspirations. The development of your personal and professional skill set is essential to a successful and rewarding career. Through the development of your critical, reflective abilities and your confidence and competence, you will evaluate your current strengths and weaknesses and take ownership of your personal and professional development. 

The successful outcome of orthopaedic and trauma imaging of the chest and appendicular skeleton requires a sound knowledge of the presenting conditions, adaptation of technique and an understanding of the resultant images. This module provides you with an opportunity to evaluate this area of radiography and develop an appreciation of the factors which can enhance its diagnostic efficacy.

This module is designed to enable you to develop a detailed understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems.  The module will build upon your understanding of radiographic projection imaging and introduce a variety of other imaging procedures used to image the cardiovascular, urinary and reproductive systems.

Diagnostic radiography is concerned with providing safe and accurate imaging examinations in order to facilitate appropriate treatment and management of service users presenting with a range of increasingly complex conditions. Such examinations encompass a wide range of situations across the life span, including acute and chronic conditions, trauma and health screening. This involves the use of specialised imaging modalities to facilitate diagnosis and expedite treatment. This module enables you to develop an in depth understanding of a range of imaging modalities to facilitate safe and effective use in practice.

This module is designed to enable you to develop a detailed understanding of the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the endocrine and central nervous systems. The module will build upon your understanding of radiographic projection imaging and introduce a variety of other imaging procedures used to image the endocrine and central nervous systems.

The needs of diagnostic imaging service users and their carers vary considerably. These needs may relate to mental and physical disabilities, sociological and psychological issues, and age and physical development, as well as to the pathological conditions that are being investigated. It is essential that practitioners appreciate and respect the needs of all service users and maintain equality of access in accordance with current healthcare policy and guidelines.   Practitioners need to be able to provide service users with information about their imaging procedure and be able to adapt this to each individual person. This module builds upon your knowledge of patient care, and supports you to adapt to the needs of the individual you are caring for.

The development of research skills is an essential requirement for all graduates. The Society of Radiographers (SoR) advise that in order for radiography practice to advance, radiographers need to lead and participate in research and implement the findings of such research to enable improvements in health care delivery, patient care, technological innovations, education and development of the workforce.  The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of Proficiency requires radiographers to be able to engage in evidence-based practice. This module, studied with students on the BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography course, is designed to enable you to identify and understand high quality research and evidence, to apply it to your own practice and to prepare you to design and undertake your third year project.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of year 2 Imaging modules. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and specialists in the practice setting.

Studied with students on the BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography course, this module is designed to prepare you with a portfolio of skills in preparation for your first post as a radiographer.  It will afford the opportunity to explore a range of professional issues and the wider implications of current government initiatives and policies and to critically reflect on the NHS constitution, principles and values.  Aspects and experience of role transition will also be discussed, underpinned by recent research and input from alumni. You will be introduced to the principles of teaching and learning. The roles of supervision and mentoring learners in the practice environment will also be scrutinised.

Radiographers work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and actively contribute to the patient pathway. In undertaking their role, radiographers are required to apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills within a multi-disciplinary context.  They provide accurate information for users attending for a range of examinations and procedures which needs to be underpinned with sound knowledge of the related technology, procedure or examination. This module aims to provide you with a broad understanding of developing technology, and enables you to undertake an in depth examination of an advancement of your choosing.

This module is designed to enable you to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills within the practice setting. You will be given the opportunity through structured practice placements to make links between theory and practice based on the content of the year 3 Imaging module. This will be reinforced with practice tutorials undertaken by practice educators and specialists in the practice setting. You will be supported to practically apply your knowledge and understanding of image interpretation, clinical reporting and decision making within the practice setting, as well as further develop your approach to reflection on practice.

This module builds upon the Research Methods module and has been informed by the Society and College of Radiographers’ research strategy. The research project provides the opportunity for you to develop an individual study drawn from an aspect of radiography. It will enable you to utilise skills developed throughout the course and allows you to apply problem solving and decision-making skills in a novel situation. The research project also provides a mechanism for the continuing development of autonomy and self-direction.

This module provides a learning opportunity for you to develop skills in aspects relevant to image interpretation, clinical reporting and decision making. This encompasses both academic and clinical components and reflects the Society and College of Radiographers’ expectation that undergraduate programmes should include aspects of medical image interpretation and clinical reporting in the curriculum.