BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The programme is validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with graduates eligible for HCPC registration. Students complete 66 weeks of clinical placement across the three-year course and undertake a final-year dissertation.
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Entry requirements
GCSEs: applicants must normally have, or be working towards, a minimum of five GCSE grades A*-C/9-4 including GCSE Welsh or English first language and Mathematics/Numeracy (or a recognised alternative qualification), but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Please note: Recognised alternative qualifications for Welsh/English and/or Mathematics are Essential Skills Level Two in Communication and Application of Number, or Functional Skills Level Two in English and Maths (must be achieved within the last 3 years). The Irish Leaving Certificate minimum of O4 is the equivalent to GCSE Grade C/4. * Offers are tariff based, 120 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:** A Levels: minimum BBC, including minimum grade B in Biology or grade B in Physics. General Studies and Key Skills not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM in a Health or Science Subject Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: Minimum DDM in a Health or Science Subject Access: Science based pathway International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass required, including H6 in Biology or Physics Extended Project Qualification (Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent) T Levels: relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. Welsh Baccalaureate Irish Leaving Certificate: Minimum of 5 Higher Subjects at grade H3 (Including Biology or Physics) We welcome applications from mature students who are completing an Access HE Diploma or who have evidence of recent study at Level 3* or above in the past five years which meets our entry requirements. Please note that we do not accept NVQ Level 3/QCF Level 3 as a means of meeting our entry qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 50%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 30%
- Wales: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.
Modules
- Professional Knowledge
- Applied Imaging Science
- Applied Imaging Practice 1
- Evaluating Imaging Practice 1
- Evidence Informed Practice (Interprofessional 2)
- Applied Imaging practice 2
- Applied Imaging Science 2
- Evaluating Imaging Practice 2
- Coaching and Supervising
- Dissertation
- Evaluating Imaging Practice 3
- Reflective Imaging Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £40,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Bangor University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Bangor University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Bangor University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR). Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Bangor University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.