Program Overview

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Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging - BSc (Hons)

Overview

The Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging degree is designed to provide education at undergraduate level for careers in diagnostic radiography.

Summary

The BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging programme is designed to provide vocational education at undergraduate level for careers in diagnostic radiography.

Award

Bachelor of Science with Honours

Faculty

Faculty of Life and Health Sciences

School

School of Health Sciences

Campus

Derry~Londonderry campus

UCAS code

B821

Start date

September 2026

Students from England, Scotland, Wales, the EU (except the Republic of Ireland) and Non-EU countries

Due to regulations issued by the Department of Health for Northern Ireland, Ulster University is not in a position to accept applications from students from England, Scotland, Wales, the EU (except the Republic of Ireland) and Non-EU countries.

Career Opportunities

With this degree you could become:

• Diagnostic Radiographer
• Reporting Radiographer
• Mammographer
• Higher Education - Lecturer
• Research Radiographer
• Application Specialist

Graduate Employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

• Health & Social Care Trusts
• Independent or Private Clinics
• Medical Imaging Equipment Suppliers
• HM Armed Forces
• Equipment providers
• Private Clinics

Modules

Year one

• Foundations for Interprofessional Practice
• Radiation Science and Technology 1
• Radiation Science and Technology 2
• Radiography of Axial Skeleton and Torso
• Radiography of the Appendicular Skeleton
• Supporting the Transition into Diagnostic Radiography Practice
• Professional Practice Placement 1

Year two

• Health Science Research
• Professional Practice Placement 2
• Specialist Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
• Imaging of the Urinary and Reproductive systems
• Imaging of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems
• Imaging of the Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary systems
• Professional Practice Placement 3

Year three

• Research Project
• Diagnostic Radiography Elective Placement
• Preparation for Diagnostic Radiography Practitioner Status
• Trauma Imaging Theatre & Forensics
• Imaging of the Nervous System and Special Senses
• Professional Practice Placement 4

Standard entry conditions

• A level: BBB to include one from: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, CCEA Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016), Double Award Life & Health Sciences (grade BB) or Double Award Applied Science (grade BB)
• Applied General Qualifications: RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 to include English, Maths, Physics (Physics with Chemistry acceptable), plus one of Biology or Chemistry
• Access to Higher Education (HE): Overall profile of 65% (120 credit Access course) (NI Access course), including 65% in each level 3 module to include Physics and one of Biology or Chemistry
• GCSE: For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language, additionally GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
• English Language Requirements: The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 7.0 with no band score less than 6.5

Additional Entry Requirements

• As part of the selection for this course, applicants will be required to sit a computer-based test at one of our three campuses
• You will be required to demonstrate good health prior to commencing the course
• You will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from Access NI

Fitness for Practice Learning

• The assessment of fitness for practice learning is a requirement for students who have opted to study courses to prepare them for regulated professions in healthcare and social work
• The purpose of assessment is two-fold: to determine if you have any health problems, disabilities or learning differences which may affect your capability to fulfil the core competency standards and clinical practice placements required for your chosen course, and to protect patients who may be affected by your placement activities

Careers & opportunities

• There are many employment opportunities for Diagnostic Radiography graduates within the National Health Service, in private medicine and in companies concerned with the manufacture and sale of Radiography equipment and/or services
• Further information regarding careers in Radiography may be found at: The Society of Radiographers - About Radiography, The College of Radiography - Radiography Careers, Information on being a Diagnostic radiographer - NHS

Professional Recognition

• Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a radiographer
• Approved by the College of Radiographers (CoR)

Fees and funding

• Additional mandatory costs include: AccessNI Check, Health Screening, Membership of Society of Radiographers, Placement Expenses, Uniforms
• Uniforms: as part of your course, you will be required to purchase a uniform during the first week of the semester
• Membership of Society of Radiographers: You will be required to join the Society of Radiographers
• Placement Expenses: students may incur expenses during periods of placement associated with costs of travel and accommodation

Terms and Conditions

• The University reserves the right to make changes to the terms, content, delivery, location, method of assessments or lengths of the courses described
• The University does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any modification, relocation or cancellation of any course, or part of a course, offered by the University
• The University is not liable for disruption to its provision of educational or other services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control

Sustainability at Ulster

• Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance
• Our work in this area is already being recognised globally
• Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals

Faculty of Life and Health Sciences – Sustainability in Focus

• Learning and Teaching: Our Faculty is dedicated to integrating sustainability across our curriculum, preparing students to address global environmental challenges
• Research and Knowledge Exchange: Our Faculty has key centres of research excellence within all Schools and our interdisciplinary approach brings together researchers from diverse fields to develop impactful solutions
• External Partnerships: Collaboration is key to driving sustainability
• Our Faculty partners with external stakeholders including professional bodies and learned societies to enhance the sustainability journey for all our students and to promote sustainable practices