BSc Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, featuring a four-year duration. The course incorporates a year zero foundation programme aimed at mature students and individuals with non-traditional qualifications, providing access to the main degree.
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Entry requirements
IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (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, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (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, across similar courses at this university
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) 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 Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) 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 Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) 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 Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BSc Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) 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.
Does BSc Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Foundation to Diagnostic Radiography (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.