BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Entry requirements
GCSE: Five GCSEs at grade B/5 or above, all obtained in one sitting. Compulsory subjects include English Language, Maths, and Science (covering all three areas: Biology, Chemistry, and Physics; or Combined Science). Applicants with retakes will be considered on a case-by-case basis. UCAS tariff: 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A2s including at least one science (chemistry, biology, physics, psychology) mandatory. A level: 120 UCAS Tariff points. To include at least one science mandatory from physics, biology, human biology, chemistry, or psychology at grade B. Please note, General Studies is not accepted. BTEC: DDM Applied Science (biology and physics) preferred DDD Health and Social Care/Sport Extended Certificate in Applied Science or Health and Social Care will only be considered if you also have another Level 3 science subject. T level: You will need a T Level at Merit level in one of the following subjects: Assisting with Healthcare Science Health Healthcare Science Laboratory Science Science Please note that other T Level qualifications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Access to HE: 120 UCAS Tariff Points Access courses should include Biology content, or Access to Medicine, Diagnostic Radiography or Applied Science. Scottish Highers: 120 UCAS Tariff points to include one of the following: Biology, Chemistry Physics or Psychology at Grade B or above. IB: 32 points. European Baccalaureate: Pass in Diploma of at least 65% and including one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, focused on medical imaging for patient diagnosis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes supervised clinical practice placements across all three years in NHS and private settings. Students undertake an independent research project in their final year.
Modules
- Scientific Principles for Diagnostic Radiography
- Patient Centred Care In Medical Imaging
- Professional Practice 1
- Introduction to Digital Skills for Radiography
- Research Methods
- Applied Imaging
- Introduction to Personal and Professional Development
- Professional Practice 2
- Into Employment (Radiography)
- Applied Research Methods
- Clinical Governance
- Preliminary Clinical Evaluation
- Managing Trauma and Challenging Examinations
- Professional Practice 3