BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
About this course
BSc in Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography), a diagnostic radiography degree centred on medical imaging and clinical practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is approved by the College of Radiographers and the Health & Care Professions Council, and includes clinical placements of 16 weeks in each year. The first year establishes core knowledge through Practical Placement 1, Research and Evidence Based Practice, Foundations of Patient Care, and Anatomy and Physiology for Radiographers. The second year progresses to advanced technical concepts via Practical Placement 2, Project Studies 1, Science for Medical Imaging, and Medical Imaging Applications. The final year consolidates professional capabilities through Project Studies 2, Practice Placement 3, Pathology and Image Interpretation 2, and Professional Skills and Leadership for Radiographers.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. Required subjects: GCE A Level science grade B. GCE A Level science includes: Biology/Human Biology*; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths*; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. *If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one 'science' but could count as two A-levels towards our general requirements. IB: 32/655.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 65%: 210 offers from 321 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 90%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 11%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practical Placement 1
- Research and Evidence Based Practice
- Foundations of Patient Care
- Anatomy and Physiology for Radiographers
- Fundamentals of Radiographic Practice
- Practical Placement 2
- Project Studies 1
- Science for Medical Imaging
- Medical Imaging Applications
- Pathology and Image Interpretation 1
- Project Studies 2
- Practice Placement 3
- Pathology and Image Interpretation 2
- Professional Skills and Leadership for Radiographers
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £45,500. The £40,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter?
65% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 210 offers from 321 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter 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 Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography) at University of Exeter?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.