BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging

Parkway College aspires to be the premier global private educational institution in the niche areas of Nursing Allied Health and Healthcare Management. The College provides opportunities for life-long learning, and equips its students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the workplace.

Parkway College is the education arm of Parkway Group, Asia's leading and largest private healthcare services provider which owns Mount Elizabeth, Gleneagles and East Shore hospitals in Singapore.

What is Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging?

If you like to work in a caring profession, with a diverse range of people and patients, then diagnostic radiography / imaging may be for you. Radiography carries high levels of responsibility within the environment. Would you like to use complex and specialized equipment and develop professional skills in addition to academic ones? If so, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography / Imaging may be degree programme that you are looking for.

As a diagnostic radiographer, you will be need to be confident in providing a specialized service to patients, whilst showing them care and empathy. Using X-rays and variety of imaging modalities, you will be responsible fro producing high quality imaging examinations to assist n the diagnosis of patients?injuries and diseases. This degree programme (with honours) from the University of Hertfordshire is offered in Singapore by Parkway College. It is aimed at preparing suitably qualified individuals to pursue a career in diagnostic radiography and medical imaging, which has good employment prospects in Singapore and overseas.

Reasons to choose BSc Honours Degree in Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

• UK Degree: You will be able to complete the full degree programme in Singapore and save cost as compared to studying in the UK. This is a built-in professional honours degree programme and can be completed in three years.
• Teaching Excellence: You will be working with a reputed University and Parkway College, who believe in teaching excellence.
• Clinical Placements: Placements are organized for students so that they can apply the skills, under supervision. Skills training would be conducted with state of-the-art equipment and facilities.
• Employability: Since there is a shortage of radiographers in Singapore, employment opportunities are very good. Moreover, the Parkway group maybe even hires some of the graduates.

Entry Requirements

Minimum academic qualifications:

• Local:
  • A good GCE 'A' level (or equivalent) with English, Mathematics and Science with an overall UCAS Tariff System score of 220 points. Students with Polytechnic Diplomas in the relevant field are also eligible to apply for this programme.

Course Structure

The modules covered in the three-year course are:

• Year One:
  • Core Knowledge & Values for Professional Practice
  • Skill for Personal & Professional Development
  • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology for Imaging 1
  • Principles and Applications of Imaging Science 1
  • Radiographic Practice 1
• Year Two:
  • Research Methods
  • Management for Imaging
  • Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology for Imaging 2
  • Principles and Applications of Imaging Science 2
  • Radiographic Practice 2
• Year Three:
  • Interprofessional Working in Health & Social Care
  • Principle and practice of Image Interpretation
  • Independent Research Exercise
  • Comparative Imaging
  • Contemporary Radiographic Imaging

Visit www.parkwaycollege.edu.sg for more information about our courses.