Radiography - Course Comparison
Check out the table on this page if you are thinking about studying an undergraduate radiography course with QMU, and want to work out which of our courses is best suited to you.
2 out of 4 selected
Radiography: Diagnostic (MDRad)/BSc (Hons) Radiography: Diagnostic - 2025 entry View course page | Radiography: Therapeutic (MTRad)/BSc (Hons) Radiography: Therapeutic - 2025 entry View course page | |
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Best Suited For |
Best Suited For
Those who:
- work in a high-paced environment which is everchanging due to advancing technology;
- want to be involved in different stages of a patient鈥檚 journey including diagnosis of pathologies and treatment.
-want the opportunity to learn about different areas of diagnostic imaging in theory and on placement including: general x-ray, accident Those who:
- work in a high-paced environment which is everchanging due to advancing technology;
- want to be involved in different stages of a patient鈥檚 journey including diagnosis of pathologies and treatment.
-want the opportunity to learn about different areas of diagnostic imaging in theory and on placement including: general x-ray, accident and emergency, theatre, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography, Radionuclide Imaging, PET, Interventional radiography and Lithotripsy;
- are interested in balancing science with high standards of individualised patient care;
- want to build a positive, professional relationship with people on a short-term basis, compared to therapeutic radiography, through excellent people and communication skills;
- are keen to work within a multidisciplinary team providing healthcare to a diverse range of patients from all backgrounds, many with complex care needs;
- want to be responsible for your own decision making when working independently; often in the evening or at night to provide a 24-hour service;
- want to be creative in your thinking, problem-solve, and innovative to improve the quality of your own practice and the wider radiography/healthcare service; and
- are excited to experience a range of placements in different hospital localities and with different shift patterns: in the city, rural, islands or internationally to develop your adaptability, resilience and readiness to work anywhere in the future
If you are excited about entering a healthcare profession which offers you lots of different career opportunities - this is the programme for you! |
Best Suited For
Those who:
- would enjoy implementing, and contributing to the planning of, radiation programmes to treat people with cancer and other diseases;
- are attracted by the opportunity to develop a supportive relationships with patients over the course of their treatment, becoming part of their support network;
- are excited by the prospect of placeme Those who:
- would enjoy implementing, and contributing to the planning of, radiation programmes to treat people with cancer and other diseases;
- are attracted by the opportunity to develop a supportive relationships with patients over the course of their treatment, becoming part of their support network;
- are excited by the prospect of placements (describe placements in a way that differentiates them from the other course) throughout your course; and
- want to work in general therapeutic radiography, or, after initial experience, go on to specialise in different aspects of therapeutic radiography, for example, treatment planning, treatment review and counselling. |
Subject Focus |
Subject Focus
The focus is mainly on a holistic approach to healthcare: anatomy and physiology; technology; professional and personal skills; radiographic technique and image interpretation; leadership; and research/quality improvement skills . |
Subject Focus
Your focus will be on the delivery of holistic care, combining knowledge of anatomy and radiation physics with communication and compassion to provide high quality patient care. Interpersonal and professional skills are essential. |