BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography is a full-time degree based in Plymouth that prepares students to work as diagnostic radiographers, operating imaging technology to capture, interpret and report findings. Students gain patient contact and clinical placement experience from the first year. The course is approved by the College of Radiographers (April 2025 to September 2030).

Department: Peninsula Medical School | Duration: 3 years (with placements), full-time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers foundations of healthcare practice, clinically applied radiography, medical imaging science and human biology. Year 2 adds applied human biology for imaging, further imaging science and leadership and project management for service improvement; the final year includes a service and quality improvement project, clinical enquiry and reasoning, and management of patients in crisis. Interprofessional learning runs through all three years, with semester-long clinical placements in years 2 and 3.

Career pathways

Diagnostic radiographers work in NHS hospitals, specialist departments such as radiology and A&E, outpatients departments, operating theatres, the Armed Forces, veterinary practices and private practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 passes at grade C/4 or higher including English Language, Mathematics and Science. A level: BBC to include one science subject from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Life and Health Sciences, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied) or Statistics. BTEC National Diploma: D*D* in a relevant subject with sufficient science units; BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject with sufficient science units. Access to HE Diploma in a predominantly science subject: 60 credits including 45 at level 3, with Distinction in 15 level 3 credits and Merit in the remaining 30. International Baccalaureate: 28-30 points including Higher Level 5 in one of the listed sciences. Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC to include one listed science. Level 3 qualifications must have been completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. Other UK qualifications are considered individually; military veteran applications are welcomed. Applicants must be 18 or over at the start date, pass satisfactory screening (health, welfare, disclosure and barring) and show commitment to NHS values in the UCAS personal statement. Re-sit applicants are considered: a minimum of CCC must be achieved on first sitting of A level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Duration: 3 years

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