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Diagnostic Imaging
- 2021/22
- BSc (Hons)
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Award:
- BSc (Hons)
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Start date:
- Sep 2021
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
You can work across various hospital departments as a diagnostic radiographer using high-tech machines. Learn the process of producing and interpreting images of the human body degree level. -
Diagnostic Imaging
- 2021/22
- MSc
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Award:
- MSc
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Start dates:
- Sep 2021
- Jan 2022
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
Progress to a career as a researcher, lecturer or in advanced practice. Take existing skills in radiography and diagnostic imaging and apply them to radiographic image interpretation, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) or medi -
Medical Ultrasound
- 2021/22
- MSc
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Award:
- MSc
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Start dates:
- Sep 2021
- Jan 2022
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
Build on existing skills in radiography, midwifery or other health-related professions or specialisms to become a safe, competent ultrasound practitioner. Progress to a career in sonography or advanced practice within the NHS or independent practice. -
Oral Health Science
- 2021/22
- BSc
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Award:
- BSc
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Start date:
- Sep 2021
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
If you enjoy working closely with others and using technical equipment, you can become a dental hygienist/therapist. Learn to provide clinical oral health treatment and education to adults and children. -
Podiatry
- 2021/22
- BSc (Hons)
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Award:
- BSc (Hons)
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Start date:
- Sep 2021
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
Become a podiatrist providing treatment and diagnosing problems affecting the feet and lower limbs. Study podiatry at degree level and enjoy problem solving, practical work and being innovative. -
Radiotherapy and Oncology
- 2021/22
- BSc (Hons)
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Award:
- BSc (Hons)
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Start date:
- Sep 2021
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
Pursue a career as a therapeutic radiographer providing care and compassion to your patients. Study at degree level and learn how to plan and deliver radiotherapy treatment to cancer patients using state-of-the-art technology. -
Theory of Podiatric Surgery
- 2021/22
- MSc
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Award:
- MSc
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Start date:
- Jan 2022
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Subject:
- Podiatry and Radiography
Apply skills in podiatric assessment, diagnosis and management planning at postgraduate degree level. Progress to a career in podiatric surgery or advanced practice within the NHS or independent practice.
Podiatry and Radiography
Department of Podiatry and Radiography
The Department of Podiatry and Radiography embraces the disciplines of Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Ultrasound, Podiatry and Radiotherapy and Oncology and is one of three Allied Health Science Departments within the School of Health and Life Science. The department is also host to the BSc Oral Health Science programme accredited by GCU and delivered at both the Glasgow Dental Hospital and GCU campus. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to the pursuit of excellence in learning and teaching, research, knowledge transfer, internationalisation and business development.
We deliver an extensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD training programmes and are keen to establish partnerships and share learning across the university. The student journey, graduate attributes and employability sit at the heart of our department’s strategic priorities. We strive to be a department that is energized, excellent and engaged, to ensure an outstanding student experience that equips our graduates with the knowledge, skills and confidence to be fit for purpose professionals, global citizens and the future leaders and influencers of their chosen Professions. We aim to inspire our graduates to make a positive impact on society and ‘improve lives.’
The department hosts a vibrant international community of students from across the globe. Opportunities for student exchange, and international elective placement and volunteering experiences are encouraged. Podiatry academic staff have internationally recognised clinical expertise and are regularly invited to participate as clinical leaders at world sporting events such as European Games, Commonwealth Games, Special Olympics which has facilitated international volunteering opportunities for our pre-registration students. In addition, the BSc Honours Podiatry programme offers students the opportunity to undertake an HCPC recognised international exchange with La Trobe University, Melbourne Australia - this is the only HCPC recognised international exchange for Podiatry within the UK.
All students have access to our highly sophisticated Inter-Professional Simulation centre (ISC). This provides opportunities to gain valuable skills experience within a safe and controlled environment. The department has recently invested in a state-of-the-art Direct Radiography (DR) system and top of the range ultrasound equipment and scan trainer simulation facilities. The ISC also includes a Radiotherapy Planning Suite, mini PACS system, ward, Podiatry clinic, emergency department and theatre areas as well as simulated home environments to practice community based health care. The Department is the largest provider of Diagnostic Imaging, Radiotherapy and Podiatry graduates and the only provider of CASE accredited Medical Ultrasound programmes, in Scotland. Our undergraduate programmes have a track record of 100% graduate employment within 6 months of graduation.
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Research
The department also fosters a vibrant, dynamic and internationally recognised research community undertaking a substantial number of active projects and programmes of research across a range of research areas in particular: Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation and Active Living. Our world leading researchers are internationally recognised for generating high impact research addressing global societal challenges in line with the University’s mission for the Common Good.
Practice placement and simulated learning
We have partners in four health boards, one of which is the biggest in Scotland, providing a range of general and specialist placements. In 2017-18 Podiatry students undertook placements in 10 Scottish NHS Board areas. This ensures students develop the skills and first post competencies, required to register as a practicing radiographer or podiatrist in the UK. The department also has access to the School’s Inter-Professional Simulation centre (ISC), which creates a safe and realistic hospital environment to practice skills and techniques. ISC includes mini PACS system, ward, emergency department and theatre areas. The ISC also includes a state -of-the-art Digital Radiography suite, top of the range ultrasound equipment and scan trainer simulation facilities, a Radiotherapy Planning Suite, mini PACS system, ward, Podiatry clinic, emergency department and theatre areas as well as simulated home environments to practice community based health care. Our Human Performance Lab and 3D printing facilities are utilised by our world leading Musculoskeletal Research Team.
Our Student Liaison Team at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital were nominated and won Scottish Radiography Team of the year for enhancing the placement experience of GCU students
Degree courses
Meet the department
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For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk