BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes four professional practice placements across the three years, with a final-year research project. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, CCEA Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016) or Double Award Life & Health Sciences (Grade BB)
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What students say
Based on about 71 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 35%
- Natural and social science professionals: 14%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Medical Practitioners: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 92%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 83%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 81%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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 therapeutic radiographer.
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
Modules
- Foundations for Interprofessional Practice
- Radiation Science and Technology 1
- Radiation Science and Technology 2
- Radiography of Axial Skeleton and Torso
- Radiography of the Appendicular Skeleton
- Supporting the Transition into Diagnostic Radiography Practice
- Professional Practice Placement 1
- Health Science Research
- Professional Practice Placement 2
- Specialist Diagnostic Imaging Modalities
- Imaging of the Urinary and Reproductive systems
- Imaging of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems.
- Imaging of the Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary systems
- Professional Practice Placement 3
- Research Project
- Diagnostic Radiography Elective Placement
- Preparation for Diagnostic Radiography Practitioner Status
- Trauma Imaging Theatre & Forensics
- Imaging of the Nervous System and Special Senses
- Professional Practice Placement 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £30,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging at Ulster University do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging at Ulster University?
97% 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 & Imaging at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging at Ulster 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 therapeutic radiographer. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging at Ulster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.