BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. Core topics include clinical skills, ethics and professional practice, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and research methods. Clinical placements are integrated throughout the programme on a day-release basis, and graduates are eligible to register with the HCPC.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Typical Offers BBB at A levels to include at least one science from Physics, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Applied Science, DDM at BTEC in Applied Science or use a combination of your qualifications to achieve the required 120 tariff. Selection by interview Selection for this course is by interview. Please refer to our interview guide for further information. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certificate to our admissions team. If you have any criminal convictions, a risk assessment will be undertaken to determine your suitability for the programme and profession. All successful applicants MUST complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this is at the applicant’s expense. Applicants MUST sign up to the DBS Update Service within 30 days in receiving their certificate International applicants require equivalent overseas checks In addition, you must declare any criminal cautions or convictions during your programme (at the point they occur) to your course leader, as this may affect your ability to continue with or complete your programme. An annual DBS update service check will be conducted each year to ensure compliance. Health
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 65%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Radiographic Science 1
- Radiographic Anatomy 1
- Radiographic Skills 1
- Professional Development & Research
- Practice Placement 1
- Radiographic Science 2
- Radiographic Anatomy 2
- Radiographic Skills 2
- Quality Improvement and Research
- Practice Placement 2
- Radiographic Pathways
- Preparation for Practice
- Radiographic Skills 3
- Independent Research Project
- Practice Placement 3
- Leadership & Innovation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £31,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Gloucestershire 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 Diagnostic Radiography at University of Gloucestershire?
93% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.