BSc Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year, an undergraduate degree centred on human biology, medical imaging science, and healthcare practice. Core topics include Project Management and Clinical Skills. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and incorporates clinical placements starting in the first semester of Year 1. The foundation year, designated as Year 0, builds academic foundations through Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics, Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Molecules to Cells, Introduction to Human Physiology, Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning), and Learning Skills for Diagnostic Radiography. Year 2 covers healthcare practice and medical imaging through Foundations of Healthcare Practice and Professionalism in Diagnostic Radiography, Clinically Applied Radiography, Medical Imaging Science 1, Medical Imaging Science 2, Human Biology 1, and Human Biology 2. Year 3 advances professional practice via Interprofessional Learning 2, Introduction to Leadership and Project Management for Service and Quality Improvement, Clinically Applied Radiography 2, Medical Imaging Science 3, Interprofessional Patient Care, and Applied Human Biology for Imaging.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Applicants need to achieve GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) in the following subjects: English Language Mathematics Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A Level in one of the following subject: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. A level: A minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a Science subject from: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. BTEC Diploma/National Diploma (8 units): PP in a Science subject from: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. BTEC Extended Diploma/National Extended Diploma (13 units): PPP in a Science subject from: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. Access: Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing. International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject from any of the following: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. GNVQ and AGNVQ: Passes in Science subjects from any of the following : Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. Other UK qualifications: Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without Science qualifications at Level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This programme is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications. Please note that the GCSE criteria outlined above, or equivalent qualifications, are essential. Military veterans: Applications from military veterans are welcomed and each application is assessed on an individual basis, as we realise that some military courses are not externally validated. Age requirement: Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise: Please view our Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise . Screening: All offers are subject to satisfactory screening in terms of your health, welfare and disclosure and barring processes, before the start of your course. NHS constitution: University pre-registration programmes for health professionals are required to select their applicants using a ‘values based’ approach. As part of this process, your UCAS personal statement should include evidence of your personal commitment to NHS values laid out in the NHS constitution . Special needs and disabilities: T he University is supportive of students with special needs and disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any needs or disability so that appropriate adjustments can be made in learning support and their individual needs met. A comprehensive procedure is in place involving Student Services and the Admissions team to ensure that all applicants are treated equitably. The Diagnostic Radiography programmes follow the guidance for Occupational Practitioners when providing adjustment for students in regulated professions. The Faculty of Health has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee . The webpage associated with this committee has a link you can access for more information and support. Re-sit applicants: Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements: If you are applying with predicted grades, a minimum of CCC must be achieved on first sitting of A level. Where CCC is not achieved on first sitting, applicants must re-sit the required qualifications and apply once suitable grades have been achieved. A level or accepted equivalent qualifications must be completed in no more than 3 years of study, unless otherwise advised. A suitable qualification profile must be achieved on first re-sit attempt. We do not have an AS level resit policy, however, full A levels must be completed within the above timeframe. For re-sit criteria of other qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk . Selection and admissions process: We will only consider an application from each candidate for either Diagnostic Radiography, Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation OR Diagnostic Radiography with Ultrasound Fundamentals. Offers will not be made for more than one programme from the suite. Applications should be made through UCAS by the published deadline. This is typically 15 January. All decisions on applications are made by the Admissions Advisory Panel, which consists of academics, clinicians and senior members of the administrative team. The University of Plymouth Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Team process applications as follows: 1. Shortlisting for interview – Applicants are considered for interview based on relevant academic qualifications alone. We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview The Admissions Advisory Panel consider many factors when choosing who will be invited to attend an interview, including the number of places available on the course and the number of applications received, alongside the academic profiles of all of our applicants 2. Interview – Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process. We use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as the format for our interviews. Find out more about our medicine and dentistry selection and admissions process . Following interviews, candidates are ranked based on the score achieved and the top performing applicants are offered a place on the course 3. Offer – Offers are made via UCAS. Within all offers, candidates are required to complete a series of health and police checks, full details of which are communicated to firm offer holders by the Admissions Team. Practising as a doctor requires the highest standards and we take seriously our commitment to only enrol and teach students with the integrity required of the profession. Full details can be found on our Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise page. Full details of our medicine and dentistry selection and admissions process . Deferred entry: Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please contact the admissions team who will be able to explain the application process in more detail at admissions@plymouth.ac.uk .
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 42%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 85%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 18%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics
- Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Learning Skills for Diagnostic Radiography
- Foundations of Healthcare Practice and Professionalism in Diagnostic Radiography
- Clinically Applied Radiography
- Medical Imaging Science 1
- Medical Imaging Science 2
- Human Biology 1
- Human Biology 2
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Introduction to Leadership and Project Management for Service and Quality Improvement
- Clinically Applied Radiography 2
- Medical Imaging Science 3
- Interprofessional Patient Care
- Applied Human Biology for Imaging
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £40,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth 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 with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
88% 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 Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is A at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 77 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth 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.
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.