Program Overview

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Diagnostic Radiography - BSc (Hons)

Overview

As a diagnostic radiographer, you play a valuable part in a service user's pathway by providing the imaging needed to support their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. This is done through the use of highly specialist technology. A career in diagnostic radiography combines science, technology, patient care, and an eye for detail.

Why Choose Us?

• Our course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the College of Radiographers (CoR), who are our regulatory and professional bodies.
• We are one of the largest centres for diagnostic radiography training in the UK, with strong long-standing links to NHS and private hospitals across the West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, and Warwickshire.
• With our personal tutor and placement liaison tutor model, we support you in both settings to keep on track with your learning through regular meetings with the course team when both at university and when on clinical placement.
• As a student on an allied health professions course, you will receive at least £5,000 a year in additional funding for maintenance and associated study costs as part of the NHS Learning Support Fund.
• During your studies, you can take advantage of the opportunity to apply for a scholarship for exciting work experience placements abroad via our HELS Go Abroad scheme.
• Based at City South Campus in Edgbaston, we have access to a range of healthcare-focused education and training facilities with opportunity for interprofessional learning. Our radiography-specific facilities include a fully functioning x-ray room, mobile x-ray, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound units.

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements

• 120 UCAS Tariff points.
• Applicants will also need to complete an interview for this course.
• If your Level 3 qualifications do not meet the UCAS tariff for this course, you may be offered a place on our Foundation Year instead.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

• Prior to enrolling on the course, successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory occupational health check and an enhanced DBS check via the Faculty, as well as registration with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

GCSE and Other Level 2 Requirements

• In addition to the A Level, BTEC, and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.

A Level, BTEC, and Other Level 3 Requirements

• Qualification | Entry Requirements
  • A Level | 120 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels, Grades BBB (or equivalent), Required subjects: Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) at A Level or Level 3 equivalent, at grade B or above
  • Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate) | 120 UCAS Tariff points, Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
  • T Level | Merit overall, Accepted subjects: Science
  • Access to HE Diploma | Pass with 60 credits, At least 45 credits at level 3 with 30 credits at Merit or Distinction, Accepted subjects: Science-related pathway
  • OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications | 120 UCAS Tariff points, Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Science
  • Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers) | Minimum of 120 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects, Required subjects: Science-related subject at Higher level
  • Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher | 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCC) or two Advanced Highers (CC) plus two Highers (CC), Required subjects: Science subject at Higher level or above
  • Welsh Baccalaureate | 120 UCAS Tariff points, Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, Required subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in a relevant Science subject (e.g., Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, at grade B or Distinction

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Obtain a minimum of 30 points overall
• Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics at Higher level
• For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted
• For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5

EU / International Students

• Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.
• In addition to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require IELTS 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in each band.

Fees & How to Apply

UK Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2026
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2026/27
• Apply via UCAS

Part-time Students

• Mode: Part Time
• Duration: 6 years
• Fees: £1590 per 20 credits
• Year 1 - 60 credits
• Year 2 - 60 credits
• Year 3 - 60 credits
• Year 4 - 60 credits
• Year 5 - 60 credits
• Year 6 - 60 credits

Course in Depth

Year One

• Academic Skills and Knowledge (20 credits)
• Principles of Radiation Production and Protection (20 credits)
• The Chest, Abdomen, and Pelvis (20 credits)
• Principles of Conventional Radiography (20 credits)
• The Appendicular Skeleton (20 credits)
• Introduction to Care and Professional Practice (20 credits)
• Clinical Placement in Diagnostic Radiography 1 (0 credits)

Year Two

• Considerations for Professional Practice (20 credits)
• The Axial Skeleton (20 credits)
• Radiographic Technologies and Imaging Principles (40 credits)
• Systems of the Body (20 credits)
• Further Academic Skills and Knowledge - Preparing for Research (20 credits)
• Clinical Placement in Diagnostic Radiography 2 (0 credits)

Year Three

• Advanced Academic Skills and Knowledge – Research (40 credits)
• Adaptive Radiography and Advancing Technologies (40 credits)
• Preparation for Professional Practice (20 credits)
• Critical Thinking in Practice (20 credits)
• Clinical Placement in Diagnostic Radiography 3 (0 credits)

Employability

Enhancing Employability Skills

• You will be gaining a professional qualification that will enable you to gain employment within the wider NHS.
• The clinical skills you gain will support your developing competence and enable you to undertake the role of a qualified therapeutic radiographer.
• You will gain competence in the safe and effective operation of cutting-edge medical technologies and develop autonomous practice skills including decision-making and care provision.

Placements

• You will spend a significant proportion of your time on the course undertaking hospital-based clinical placement learning.
• This is typically 12-18 weeks in every year of the course.
• You will gain experience at more than one placement site and will provide imaging services and patient care demonstrating a wide variety of clinical expertise.

Facilities & Staff

Our Facilities

• We have invested over £400 million in our facilities, including an upgrade to our Skills and Simulation facilities at City South Campus.
• Our facilities include mock wards, an operating theatre and recovery suites, a home environment room, a Simbulance, an assisted living space, an assisted kitchen, a physiotherapy room, a radiotherapy planning computer suite, and a radiography image interpretation and reporting stations computer suite.

Our Staff

• Victoria Fletcher - College Academic Lead - Access, Participation, and Success
• Jeremy Lima - Senior Lecturer
• Danny Simeone - Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography