Diagnostic radiography
1. How heavily focused is the course on physics, as it isn't one of the a-levels I'm doing :/
2. If anyone is studying at city or st George's, how are you finding it there?
3. What are the pros and cons you've noticed studying the degree.
You might also find the following thread useful:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5978982
Have you completed any shadowing experience in a hospital radiography department, and do you have any public-facing work/volunteering experience? Unis are keen to see both of these on your application.
Reply 2
You might also find the following thread useful:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=5978982
Have you completed any shadowing experience in a hospital radiography department, and do you have any public-facing work/volunteering experience? Unis are keen to see both of these on your application.
You need to contact you local NHS trust and ask for a day's shadowing experience in the radiography department. Unis look for this in applications at is shows your understanding of the job. Then any public-facing work/volunteering experience you can do is fine - working with children, care homes, retail, charity shop, cafe/restaurant work, etc. In your personal statement, you will need to reflect on this experience and relate it to the NHS values and the six Cs of care.
https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/en/nhs-staffing-pool-hub/working-in-healthcare/what-are-the-nhs-values
Reply 4
I hope you are well. As a student radiographer, I'm happy to share my experience studying diagnostic radiography:
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Firstly, the course certainly focuses on physics as one of the main components, but it's not overwhelmingly heavy, which is good as I also didn't study physics as one of my A-levels. The physics content is mainly tailored for radiography and taught and applied to topics related to radiation protection, exposure factors, image formation, and image quality. The physics-related modules and expectations differ per university. Still, they all similarly introduce the core physical processes of x-rays, how they interact with matter, and how we produce and display medical images. The focus is on practical application rather than pure theoretical physics. So, if you want a headstand, look over your GCSE physics basis for types of radiation.
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While I don't study at City or St George's specifically, I can share some insights as a BCU student. My university experience has been a constant learning journey through hands-on clinical placement, which actively teaches me patient positioning and how to interact with patients to provide appropriate care. There are also learning sessions at uni with assignments and exams to keep up with. Honestly, it's not an easy course but rather demanding, but I make sure to manage my time appropriately so that things don't pile up and I still have time for myself.
3.
From my experience, here are some pros and cons of studying diagnostic radiography:
Pros
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There's a lot of hands-on, practical learning through clinical placements.
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You get to work with cutting-edge medical imaging technologies.
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There are diverse career opportunities , such as mammography, ultrasound, interventional radiography, cardiac cath lab and etc…
Cons:
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The course can be intensive, combining academic and clinical components.
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You need to develop strong interpersonal skills for patient care, which can be challenging for some.
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Requires continuous learning to keep up with evolving technologies.
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Some hospitals may involve working irregular hours, including night shifts and weekends.
All the best 😊
Feel free to ask any more questions.
Mercy
BCU Student Rep
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