BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

Are you enthusiastic about science and technology? Are you looking for a diverse, challenging and rewarding career working with people? Diagnostic radiography could be the profession for you.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences and Society | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Foundations of Diagnostic Radiography 1 (Mandatory), Foundations of Diagnostic Radiography 2 (Mandatory), Anatomy, Physiology and Acute Care (Mandatory), Diagnostic Radiography Practice 1 (Mandatory). Year 2: Instrumentation and Application in Imaging (Mandatory), Research Methods for Contemporary Healthcare (Mandatory), Managing Complexity in Radiographic Care (Mandatory), Diagnostic Radiography Practice 2 (Mandatory). Year 3: Diagnostic Radiography Project (Mandatory), Image Interpretation and Developing Imaging Technology (Mandatory), Coaching and Leadership for Radiographers (Mandatory), Diagnostic Radiography Practice 3 (Mandatory).

Career pathways

Although most of our graduates choose to practice as diagnostic radiographers in the NHS, diagnostic radiography is a lifelong career, with many opportunities to specialise and to undertake postgraduate study. Diagnostic radiographers can work in the private sector, abroad, in industry, research, management, the military and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS Points (or above); BBC (A-Level); DMM (BTEC); Merit (T Level); Access to HE Diploma 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above. All applicants are required to hold three GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths, English and Science (or Level 2 equivalents). Any offer of a place will be subject to: Successful interview; Satisfactory Health check; Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - fee applicable; One satisfactory academic or employment reference; You will be invited to a selection day to learn more about the course, the University and to meet the diagnostic radiography team. In the afternoon, you will have an individual interview lasting approximately 30 minutes. As part of the selection process, you will be expected to demonstrate a good knowledge and clear understanding of the scope of work that a radiographer is required to undertake as well as the significance of the NHS Constitution and values. IELTS 7.0 overall is required where English is not the student's first language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 19,000 a year (2027/28). International fee stated per year including placement fee. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-to-university

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