MDRad Diagnostic Radiography at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The Diagnostic Radiography course at Robert Gordon University will give you the in-depth knowledge, clinical practice and interprofessional learning experience providing you with a strong foundation to start your career within the health service. The course is developed with patient-centred care at the forefront so you can be confident the skills you gain are highly desired within healthcare. Alongside vital clinical skills, you will also become confident with your softer skills such as communication and teamwork.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study applied radiographic anatomy and pathology and as well as professional identity, ethics and values and radiographic practice. Interprofessional learning with other healthcare professions is experienced before the clinical education placement when you’ll integrate academic theory and personal reflection to clinical practice. Research is threaded throughout all four stages of the course.

Career pathways

As a Diagnostic Radiographer you will use sophisticated X-ray technology and a range of specialist imaging modalities to help in the detection, monitoring and treatment of a patient’s illness. You will work in a wide-range of areas from paediatrics to the elderly, and A&E to surgery to make a difference to patients’ lives.

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Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BBBC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and two from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. GCE 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. 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. IB Diploma: 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. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCCC to include English or a written subject requiring the use of English and two from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International Students International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University. ICRGU - INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5, or an equivalent. These are the requirements of the HCPC and supersede the standard University English Language requirements. UCAS code: B821.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/mdrad-diagnostic-radiography#apply

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