MSc Diagnostic Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)(No longer Recruiting from 202324)
Year 2
Learning outcomes
o demonstrate in-depth, extended, specialist knowledge of equipment and techniques relevant to a broad range of advanced practice in diagnostic Radiography; o demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of underpinning scientific, technical and professional principles/concepts informed by knowledge at the forefront of advanced practice in diagnostic Radiography; o critically appraise the need for diagnostic Radiography and image-guided investigations and procedures by synthesising clinical and other relevant information to inform decision making; o apply in-depth specialist scientific, technical and professional knowledge, sophisticated psycho-motor skills and critical judgement and decision making behaviours related to the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of diagnostic Radiography examinations to standards that meet national and local quality criteria;o critically appraise and respond to each individual’s physical and psycho-social needs whilst undertaking diagnostic Radiography and image-guided investigations to standards that meet service and user / carer expectations;o critically evaluate diagnostic imaging examinations for technical and diagnostic Radiography quality;o take a proactive role in the development of diagnostic Radiography imaging practice and critically reflect on professional and social learning relationships within multidisciplinary clinical teams;o critically evaluate current issues and research related to diagnostic Radiography practice and its role in the diagnosis and management of disease;o demonstrate a specialist in-depth understanding of techniques applicable to enquiry based scholarship within the context of diagnostic Radiography.
Transferable (key) skills
o The programme delivers a high quality, research-led educational experience in order to develop highly competent practitioners who contribute positively across a wide range of diagnostic healthcare service provision. o On completion of this programme the student will have in depth specialist clinical and scientific knowledge related to a range of diagnostic Radiography applications and an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline. o The student broadens and extends their specialist clinical expertise with further practical experience and additional underpinning in-depth theoretical knowledge.
Assessment
o The assessment methods have been carefully chosen to develop the skills that imaging students will utilise in specialist and/or advanced diagnostic Radiography clinical practice. o Written unseen or open book exams/practical reports/case reports/presentations/essayso The assessment of competence to practice is via an observed clinical session, performance audit or by portfolio, depending on the module