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MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Forensic Radiography)
This course is ideal for radiographers who wish to advance their forensic-radiography skills within their clinical setting.
Course aims
This course aims to:
- extend your knowledge and skills to a specialist level in forensic radiographic practice
- develop a critical understanding of research methodologies and their use in creating clinical evidence as well as strategies for locating and appraising evidence for use in forensic radiography practice
- develop high levels of autonomy and advanced clinical decision-making skills and apply them in the forensic radiography practice setting
- develop the intellectual and professional independence commensurate with mastery
- contribute to the knowledge base which underpins and informs an aspect of forensic practice.
Course structure
Core modules focus on evidence-based practice and research and specialist modules address diverse radiography issues in forensic practice. In Year 1 you will study Forensic Radiography and Evidence-based Practice. In Year 2 you choose an option module and study Forensic Radiography in Mass Fatalities and Designing Research Projects. Finally, in Year 3, you write a dissertation.
Careers
Successful completion of the course will enhance your career as a practitioner with specialist forensic radiography skills.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited by Skills for Justice, sector skills council for the Justice sector.
Entry requirements
Applicants should be registered radiographers and have an honours degree (2.2 classification or above) or be able to provide evidence of the ability to work at postgraduate level.
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