BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
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: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Other Health Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 16%
- South East: 53%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Medicine by specialism.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth?
91% 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 and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth?
The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
Does BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging at University of Portsmouth?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.