BSc Diagnostic Radiography (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc in Diagnostic Radiography, combining radiographic practice with healthcare science. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The programme includes a Foundation Year common to multiple healthcare professions, followed by three years of specialist study. Approximately half of the course is spent on clinical placement in hospitals, with the remainder in lectures and seminars.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC including at least one science-based subject from Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 34%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 14%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 diagnostic radiographer.
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biology for healthcare professionals
- Foundations in healthcare
- Key skills for healthcare professionals
- Foundations in Radiography
- Professional Development
- Radiographic anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Theory of Radiographic Practice
- Introduction to Practice
- Science and Technology 1
- Practice Placement 1
- Cross sectional anatomy, physiology and pathology
- Application of skill
- Science and Technology 2
- Theory of Cross Sectional Practice
- Practice Placement 2
- The Developing Practitioner
- Research Methods
- Advancing Clinical Practice
- Competence and Practice
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Specialty Pathway
- Practice Placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography (with Foundation Year) at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography (with Foundation Year) at University of Leicester 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 (with Foundation Year) at University of Leicester?
98% 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 (with Foundation Year) at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography (with Foundation Year) at University of Leicester 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 diagnostic radiographer. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography (with Foundation Year) at University of Leicester?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.