BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes clinical practice placements within diagnostic imaging departments.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points to include three higher level (HL) subjects at a minimum of Grade 5. HL Biology must be offered at a minimum of a Grade 6. BTEC: BTEC Nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades 5-9 (or former A* – C), which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Science dual award, Core Science and Applied GCSEs will also be considered.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 121 offers from 665 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 66%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
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
- ANATOMY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF THE APPENDICULAR SKELETON, RESPIRATORY AND CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS
- RADIOGRAPHIC SCIENCE AND RADIATION PROTECTION
- FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH METHODS IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
- PATIENT CENTRED CARE AND RADIOGRAPHY PRACTICE 1
- ANATOMY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF THE AXIAL SKELETON AND ANATOMY OF THE ABDOMINAL CAVITY
- RADIATION SCIENCE & ADVANCED IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
- INDEPENDENT STUDY OPTION
- MULTI-MODALITY IMAGING OF BODY SYSTEMS
- APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHY
- PATIENT CENTRED CARE AND RADIOGRAPHY PRACTICE 2
- RESEARCH STUDY (DISSERTATION)
- MEDICAL IMAGING PATHWAYS
- PRELIMINARY CLINICAL EVALUATION
- PATIENT CENTRED CARE AND RADIOGRAPHIC PRACTICE 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £42,500. 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 at University of Liverpool 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 Diagnostic Radiography at University of Liverpool?
96% 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 Liverpool?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Liverpool?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 121 offers from 665 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Liverpool 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).
Does BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Liverpool?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.