Taught course (will run subject to approval)

Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-registration)

Institution
University of Liverpool · School of Health Sciences
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Applications are welcome from graduates from across a range of disciplines eg biological sciences, physics, health sciences. You will require a 2:1 or equivalent undergraduate degree. We will also consider those with a 2:2 classification in your degree if you are able to provide wider contextual information of recent relevant experience or further study.

Non-health related degrees and professional qualifications may be accepted but each application will be considered on its own merits.

Applicants must also hold 5 GCSE grades 5-9 (or grades A*-C if assigned according to previous grading system), which include maths, English language and a science (dual award is accepted).

Applicants must present with a good understanding of the profession including an awareness of the procedures undertaken.

Months of entry

February

Course content

This course provides you with all the knowledge and practical experience you’ll need to become a qualified Diagnostic Radiographer.

Graduates in diagnostic radiography are a vital part of modern health care and employment opportunities are available in the UK and abroad.

Why Health Sciences?

Breadth of expertise

The School comprises of programmes in Diagnostic Radiography, Theraputic Radiography and Oncology, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Orthoptics and Physiotherapy and has a vibrant Postgraduate/CPD portfolio. The School is committed to delivering quality research to the highest ethical standards in order to improve knowledge and services for the health of the community. Our multi professional cohort of staff has a strong research profile and is committed to developing policy, practice and technology for the improvement of healthcare and service delivery.

Contributing to the advancement of health care practice

We offer taught modular postgraduate programmes, and higher degrees by research, providing extensive opportunity for in-depth study and development of advanced clinical skills in a range of areas and contributing to the advancement of healthcare practice, management and professional education.

Continuing professional development provision

The School also offers a wide range of accredited and non-accredited CPD modules and hosts a vibrant daytime and evening short course programme to maximise opportunity for attendance. The most up-to-date information about these activities is to be found on the School website.

Career prospects

Graduates in diagnostic radiography are a vital part of modern health care and employment opportunities are available in the UK and abroad. Current vacancy rates in the NHS are at 15% and there is an increase in the diagnostic radiography workforce required to meet the strategic plans set by the NHS. It is highly likely that a job will be available upon qualification.

Information for international students

International applicants whose native language is not English must show evidence of proficiency, to a standard equivalent to average academic level 7 of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with no component lower than 6.5.

Fees and funding

UK students
See https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/taught/diagnostic-radiography-msc/fees/
International students
See https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/taught/diagnostic-radiography-msc/fees/

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions Enquiries
Email
shs@liverpool.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)151 795 6000