BSc Diagnostic Radiography
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, combining clinical practice with medical imaging science. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR). Roughly half of the course is spent on clinical placements across NHS and private healthcare settings.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject. Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies. BTEC: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in a Science or Social Science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science, Healthcare Science and Health. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 70%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 57%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 7%
- A degree: 13%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
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.
- Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Medical Imaging Physics for Diagnostic Radiography
- Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
- Patient Centred Care for Diagnostic Radiography
- Diagnostic Radiography Clinical Placement 1
- Principles of Research for Radiographers
- Reflective and Professional Practice in Radiography
- Medical Imaging Physics for Diagnostic Radiography 2
- Multimodality Imaging of Body Systems
- Diagnostic Radiography Clinical Placement 2
- Emerging Imaging Technology
- Employability, Professional Development and Leadership
- Diagnostic Radiography Clinical Placement 3
- Research Writing for Publication
- Diagnostic Image Interpretation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £41,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Medical technology.
What do graduates of BSc Diagnostic Radiography at UWE Bristol do next?
80% 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 UWE Bristol?
85% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Diagnostic Radiography at UWE Bristol 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. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR).
How many students continue on BSc Diagnostic Radiography at UWE Bristol?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.