BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, combining imaging technology with clinical practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Successful completion qualifies graduates for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, required to practice. The programme includes multiple clinical placements and concludes with an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB to ABB to include a B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Life and Sciences . IB: 32 points overall to include a Higher Level 5 in a science related subject. (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Life and Sciences).
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 55%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology for Radiography
- Developing Interprofessional and Collaborative Practice
- Fundamental Radiographic Science and Instrumentation
- Medical Imaging Practice 1
- Practice Based Learning 1
- Research Skills for Practice
- Additional Imaging Modalities
- Enhancing and Developing Professional Practice
- Medical Imaging Practice 2
- Practice Based Learning 2
- Radiographic Science and Instrumentation
- Research Skills for Practice 2
- Advancing Medical Imaging Practice
- Leadership and Practice Education (Diagnostic Radiography)
- Practice Based Learning 3
- Preparation for Employment and Practice
- Research in Healthcare
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Lincoln do next?
85% 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 Lincoln?
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 Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.