BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, covering imaging techniques such as x-ray, CT and ultrasound. Core topics include Clinical Skills and Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the College of Radiographers and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), graduates are eligible to register as diagnostic radiographers on completing the course. Approximately half of the course is spent on clinical placement in settings ranging from teaching hospitals to community departments.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 128 A level: ABB (At least a grade B in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM. We do not accept BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care. GCSE: GCSE (or equivalent) Maths, English and Double Science at grade 4/C or above Access to HE: Access to Science preferred. Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 128 UCAS points. At least 24 Level 3 credits must be a pure science (Biology preferred, Chemistry and Physics accepted). English language: IELTS: 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 75%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 50%
- West Midlands: 20%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 35%
- A degree: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introducing Professional Practice
- Transition to Practitioner 1
- Fundamentals of Imaging Practice 1
- Fundamentals of Imaging Practice 2
- Applied Imaging Practice
- Scientific and Digital Skills for Practice
- Transition to Practitioner 2
- Developing Professional Practice
- Transition to Practitioner 3
- Preparation for Graduate Practice
- Advancing Imaging Practice
- Scientific Project for Imaging Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £46,500. 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 University of Derby do next?
80% 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 University of Derby?
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 University of Derby?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Derby 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 University of Derby?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.