Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
MDRad in Diagnostic Radiography is a four-year undergraduate degree. The programme is designed around patient-centred care principles and includes clinical placements where students work in various radiography roles. Students spend 50% of their time on placement in diverse healthcare settings across different areas of diagnostic radiography.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include two from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. English at GCSE grade 6/B if not held at A-level. IB: 27 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) at Grade 5 and two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics at Higher Level. SQA Highers: BBBC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 164 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 52%
- Other Health Professionals: 22%
- Therapy professionals: 13%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 91%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 92%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 535 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
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 prosthetist/orthotist.
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £39,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 168 UCAS points.
Is Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University 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 prosthetist/orthotist. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
How many students continue on Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.