Program Overview

Master of Diagnostic Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

The Master of Diagnostic Radiography/BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography is a four-year integrated undergraduate Masters/BSc (Hons) degree course that provides students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to build a rewarding career as a diagnostic radiographer.

Course Overview

• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: On campus at QMU and on placement
• Study Abroad: No
• School: School of Health Sciences
• Division: DNBSPPR
• Subject Area: Health Sciences
• Fees & Funding: 2026/27 Undergraduate fees
• UCAS Code: B825
• SCQF Level: 10 (BSc (Hons))/11 (MDRad)

Course Description

Diagnostic radiographers specialize in using advanced imaging technologies to acquire and interpret medical images of the human body, supporting the diagnosis and management of a wide range of health conditions from fractures to complex diseases. This course will give students the theoretical understanding and practical skills needed to build a rewarding career as a diagnostic radiographer. Practice placements are an integrated part of the course and allow students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice.

Why QMU?

• Supportive learning environment: Students will enjoy a very high level of support and mentoring from staff.
• Benefit from clinical placement arrangements: QMU has excellent relationships with clinical placement sites, allowing for constant support during placements.
• Great specialist facilities for learning and teaching: Students will learn on specialist hi-tech facilities on campus, including a diagnostic imaging suite equipped with a Fuji FDR Smart X digital system.
• High graduate employment rates: Students with a degree in diagnostic radiography from QMU are well-equipped, respected, and confident to start their careers as soon as, if not before, they graduate.
• Professional accreditation/registration: This course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Course Structure

During the first two years, students will join a diverse cohort, exploring the fundamental principles of diagnostic radiography and gaining hands-on practice experience through placement-based learning. As students progress, they will move on to either the BSc (Hons) or remain on the undergraduate master's pathway, depending on their aspirations and performance. Both pathways develop professional skills, knowledge, and attributes through a combination of university and placement-based learning.

Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

Students will be taught via lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical workshops, and a mix of classroom and online learning. Assessment methods include written practical and placement exams, written assignments, presentations, and viva voce.

Placements

Placements are invaluable in consolidating theoretical study into practical expertise by working directly with patients and qualified staff. Students will complete practice placements in each year, attending a variety of placements within the NHS and the private sector in various hospitals.

Specialist Facilities

QMU offers a variety of modern specialist spaces for use by Diagnostic Radiography courses, including a dedicated diagnostic digital radiography room and a clinical simulation suite.

Careers

Most graduates begin working as general radiographers, with very high graduate employment rates. With experience, students may have the opportunity to specialize in different aspects of diagnostic radiography.

Professional Registration/Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and approved by the HCPC. Successful completion enables students to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer, which is essential for employment in the UK.

Entry Requirements

• Scottish Higher: Standard - BBBC, Minimum - BCCC
• A Level: BCC
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 6.0
• Required subjects: One science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) at grade C or above at Higher/A Level or equivalent, plus English, Maths, and a science at grade C/4 or above at Nat 5/GCSE level

Fees and Funding

Please follow the link in the 'Course Overview' box for information on fees for 2026 entry. There are additional costs associated with placements, including travel and accommodation, which are the responsibility of the student.

How to Apply

Application for this course should be made through UCAS. More application information is available in the 'Start your Application' box.