MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advancing Diagnostic Imaging Practice
Part-time
Location • Collegiate Campus
Subject area • Diagnostic radiography
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We consider each candidate according to their ability to meet the demands of the programme. Modules are open to a range of professional groups and we consider applicants individually.
The routes incorporating the professional portfolio of clinical competence requires you to have regular access to relevant radiographs as part of your practice.
Normal entry requirements are one of the following
• a pass degree in radiography or equivalent professional qualification
• Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent professional qualification
If you have appropriate previous learning, either formally or through experience, may gain exemption from parts of the programme by submitting a claim under the University’s APEL and APCL procedures. This will be considered by the University, which will advise on procedures.
International students require one of the following English qualifications
• TOEFL score of 550/213 or above
• IELTS score of 6.0 or above
• GCSE or GCE O level – grade B or above
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English at grade C or above
You would normally need to be working clinically for part of the time while studying, in order to apply learning to the clinical situation. It is your responsibility to find relevant clinical work and clinical mentors.
You must also declare
• any disciplinary proceedings taken by earlier employers or educational establishments
• any investigation relevant to you under the Children Act 1989 or other associated legislation
 
Part-time – normally one year to certificate, two years to diploma and three years to masters, with a maximum of six years
Some modules may be studies distance learning.
A 15 credit taught module is generally based on 150 hours of learning
Starts September and January
Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form
2013/14 academic year
Typically £1,530 a stage for PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages
Some of the modules on this course may be funded by the Department of Health.
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/funding
Assessment may include • essays • computer based examinations • project work • preparing reviews of articles and position papers • preparing a research proposal.
Each module is assessed individually using various methods.
X-ray suite
We have a fully equipped x-ray suite located at Robert Winston building which replicates the settings in which you learn and work.

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