BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
About this course
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, combining clinical imaging with professional practice. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and the Society and College of Radiographers. A final-year research project represents the culmination of the three-year degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB (B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Psychology)
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What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 44%
- Academic support: 66%
- Organisation and management: 26%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 49%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 450 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 82%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 34%
- Nursing Professionals: 32%
- Therapy professionals: 20%
- Health associate professionals: 2%
- Caring personal services: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 93%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 865 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 6%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 59%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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 Practice and Patient Care in Radiography
- Imaging Technology
- Practice of Imaging
- Clinical 1
- Imaging Modalities and Research
- Enhanced Radiographic Practice 1
- Radiological Systems Anatomy & Imaging
- Clinical Practice 2
- Enhanced Practice 2
- Complex Care in Radiography
- Research
- Clinical 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £42,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging at Cardiff University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging at Cardiff University?
68% 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 and Imaging at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging at Cardiff 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 and Imaging at Cardiff University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.