BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

This module introduces you to diagnostic radiographic practice and will help you to understand the patient pathway all the way through from referral to discharge. You will begin to develop the clinical skills that will enable you to provide high-quality patient-focused care.

In this module you will learn about radiation physics, radiographic equipment, radiation protection, legislation and radiobiology. You'll explore the principles of radiography equipment design and how X-rays are generated. You will also examine the factors affecting radiation dose, its effects on the body and how to minimise these through good practice.

You will be provided with all the required mandatory training for clinical practice and develop your understanding of the role of the radiographer in the clinical setting during this module. Areas covered include healthcare legislation and how it impacts on patient care; effective communication skills; professional standards; an introduction to human factors; and patient-focused care.

Develop your understanding of human anatomy and function and anatomical relationships on radiographic imaging. You will develop a comprehensive knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, respiratory and cardiovascular systems.

Put diagnostic your radiography learning into practice in this clinical-based module. You will develop your clinical and professional skills in various examinations and healthcare settings. Practice will include observing and undertaking supervised diagnostic radiography examinations of the chest, abdomen and appendicular skeleton and evaluating the results, and observing and assisting in fluoroscopy testing.

This module introduces research methods and core philosophical and scientific approaches to research to provide a balanced perspective of both quantitative and qualitative research within the context of health research. You will explore different approaches to planning and conducting research and consider the translation of research findings into clinical practice.

This module builds on the Radiation Physics module from year 1 to expand your knowledge of different methods of imaging production and their applications. Course content includes digital image acquisition, storage and transfer of images; variation in X-ray tube design for different applications; theoretical principles of computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine and mammography; applications of specialist modalities; and safety legislation.

This module provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology of the digestive, endocrine, genitourinary, immune, lymphatic and neurological systems and the special senses. You will learn the normal and abnormal imaging appearances of these body systems and become familiar with using different imaging systems.

In this module of clinical-based learning you will undertake clinical placement blocks at designated placement providers. This will help further develop your diagnostic radiography skills and apply classroom learning to practice for an expanded range of examinations and settings. You will also use imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound.

Building on the foundations of year one, this module will expand your understanding of professionalism and patient-centred care in radiography and introduce you to more complex patients and their needs. Topics studied include quality assurance and quality control; contrast media to include management of adverse reactions; public health, health promotion and screening programmes; mental health; and paediatric radiography.

In this module you will develop an understanding of the radiographer's role in image reporting and the skills needed to undertake image interpretation of the skeleton, chest and abdomen. You will cover topics including the principles and governance related to radiographer reporting; medicolegal aspects of radiographer reporting; pattern recognition and visual perception; normal and abnormal radiographic appearances of the skeleton, chest and abdomen; and performance measurement and causes of err

This module of clinical-based learning will reinforce your diagnostic radiography skills and increase your professional autonomy in preparation for independent practice. This placement will also include specialty rotations and care of the major trauma and critically ill patient. The module will involve a range of healthcare settings to fulfil learning outcomes and provide experience in specialist imaging services.

In this module, you will explore the implications of research for clinical practice and how it plays a key role in improving development and effectiveness. The module builds upon the content explored in the year 2 module Research Methods in Healthcare. Through facilitated activities you will justify your research methods, evaluate literature or collect and analyse data and undertake self-appraisal so you can defend your work and respond to scientific scrutiny.

You will develop an understanding of the enhanced care and communication strategies required for patients with complex needs and explore key issues in imaging service development, leadership and innovation. You will look at how professional practice is shaped by organisational, clinical and multidisciplinary contexts and apply this knowledge to inform safe, patient-centred and service-focused decision-making.