BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, covering radiographic practice, anatomy, and imaging science. Core topics include clinical skills, data analysis, research methods, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. Clinical placements are undertaken in each year of study, and the final year includes a supervised research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB in three A Levels including B in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. IB: 655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 67%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 25%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other qualifications: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a therapeutic radiographer.
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Appendicular Anatomy
- Radiographic Appendicular Positioning and Image Evaluation
- Foundations of Research and Radiographic Science
- Professional Development and Collaborative Practice
- Axial Anatomy
- Radiographic Axial Positioning and Image Evaluation
- Practice Experience 1
- Radiographic Skills 1
- Histology and Pathology
- Practice Experience 2A and 2B
- Imaging Technologies: Principles and Research
- Radiographic Skills 2
- Image Interpretation 2
- Leadership, management and organisation
- Initial Image Commenting (IIC)
- Practice Experience 3A and 3B
- Patient Pathways
- Professional Development 3: Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a therapeutic radiographer. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
How many students continue on BSc Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.