BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (Diagnostic Radiographer degree apprenticeship) at University of the West of England, Bristol

Programme overview

A Level 6 Diagnostic Radiographer degree apprenticeship leading to a BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography. The blended course integrates clinical practice (around 80 per cent of the course) with underpinning theory, training radiographers to produce and interpret diagnostic images.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing | Duration: Typically three years | Intake: January | Study mode: Block release and one day online; January intake; degree apprenticeship | Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Medical Imaging Science 1, Human Anatomy and Pathophysiology, Person-Centred Care in Radiography, Radiography Clinical Practice 1. Year two: Principles of Research for Apprentice Radiographers, Integrating Reflection and Professional Practice, Medical Imaging Science 2, Imaging Body Systems, Radiography Clinical Practice 2. Year three: Developing Imaging Technology, Preparing for Employment, CPD and Leadership, Radiography Clinical Practice 3, Preparing Research for Publication, Image Interpretation.

Career pathways

Graduates train as autonomous radiographers and can develop a specialism through master's study in a dedicated field.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (Functional Skills Level 2 accepted). Science subject requirement: A-level grade C in a science or relevant subject (for example Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology); BTEC with at least five units in a science subject; HE Diploma with 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a science subject; IB minimum grade 4 in a higher level science; Irish Highers H2 in a science; T Levels in Science, Healthcare Science or Health. Higher-level qualifications such as a degree or PG Diploma may be considered instead of tariff points. Applicants with considerable relevant experience are considered individually subject to the science requirement and may be asked to complete a short task. Apprentices must be employed in a relevant role, receive at least the apprentice minimum wage, complete at least six hours per week of off-the-job training during contracted working hours, and have employer support; applications are made through the employer.

Intake: January intake

Duration: Typically three years

Explore more study programmes

Health Sciences