BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, an accelerated two-year programme in medical imaging science and patient care. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Data Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes three supervised clinical placements in NHS imaging departments. Graduates are eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 120 UCAS points . But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from two or more A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade 4/C, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points. Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 120 UCAS tariff points. Additional requirements Successful completion of the University Certificate in Health & Social Care Practice with an average of 65%. Apprenticeship students should be employed in a relevant role for 30+ hours per week at an employer willing to fund the course, either through government co-funding or the apprenticeship levy. You must also have the right to live in the UK. All applicants must be 18 years of age or over by the first day of the programme.
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 117 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 71%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 4%
- Natural and social science professionals: 3%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 98%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 89%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Imaging 1: Appendicular and Axial Skeleton, Chest and Abdomen
- Preparation for Practice and Evidence Based Practice
- Principles of Imaging and Radiation Protection
- Practice Placement 1 (Radiography)
- Imaging 2: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Systems
- Imaging 3: Cardiovascular, Urinary and Reproductive Systems
- Imaging 4: Trauma, Orthopaedic and Mobile Imaging
- Research Methods
- Practice Placement 2 (Radiography)
- Imaging 5: Endocrine and Central Nervous System
- Advanced Medical Imaging Modalities
- Research Project
- Preliminary Image Evaluation
- Contemporary Issues in Diagnostic Imaging
- Practice Placement 2 (Radiography)
- Becoming a Diagnostic Radiographer
- The Radiography Service User
- Practice Placement 3 (Radiography)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Hull do next?
91% 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 Hull?
95% 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 Hull?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Hull?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.