BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Practice placements account for approximately 60% of the three-year programme. The course includes a final-year project and leads to eligibility for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 99%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 113 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 6%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 51%
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Therapy professionals: 2%
- Health associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 88%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 84%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
- 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Diagnostic Radiography 1
- Foundations of Diagnostic Radiography 2
- Anatomy, Physiology and Acute Care
- Diagnostic Radiography Practice 1
- Instrumentation and Application in Imaging
- Imaging 4: Research Methods for Contemporary Healthcare
- Managing Complexity in Radiographic Care
- Diagnostic Radiography Practice 2
- Diagnostic Radiography Project
- Image Interpretation and Developing Imaging Technology
- Coaching and Leadership for Radiographers
- Diagnostic Radiography Practice 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Suffolk 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 at University of Suffolk?
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 Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at University of Suffolk accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR). 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 at University of Suffolk?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.