Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,724.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Radiography serves as a fundamental diagnostic healthcare profession, enabling patients to receive necessary medical care. This field leads in technological advancements, presenting an exciting career path with vast opportunities. Our cutting-edge, research-backed program focuses on practical, collaborative learning and patient-centered care, equipping you with the expertise, abilities, and assurance to excel as a contemporary radiographer.
We foster analytical reasoning and compassionate practice, supporting your growth in clinical expertise, communication, teamwork, and leadership for a successful radiography career. The University of Plymouth's BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography program is accredited by both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Radiographers (CoR). Upon completion, graduates qualify to register with HCPC as certified diagnostic radiographers.
We cultivate critical analysis and patient-focused methodologies, guiding your development of essential clinical, communicative, collaborative, and managerial competencies for an exceptional radiography profession. The University of Plymouth's BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree holds accreditation from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Radiographers (CoR), enabling graduates to pursue HCPC registration as professional diagnostic radiographers.
Our program emphasizes thoughtful evaluation and empathetic practice, preparing you with vital clinical, interpersonal, cooperative, and leadership capabilities for a rewarding radiography career. The University of Plymouth's BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography qualification is recognized by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Radiographers (CoR), with graduates meeting requirements for HCPC registration as diagnostic radiographers.
Diagnostic radiographers employ advanced imaging technology to examine internal anatomy, diagnose conditions, and ensure patient safety through strict radiation protocols. These professionals operate sophisticated imaging equipment to acquire, analyze, and document medical findings. They assess images before and after treatment, collaborating with physicians and specialists to guide therapeutic decisions.
Full-time program spanning 3 years (including clinical placements).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
112
Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received may influence the threshold for interview selection.
We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2016 would still be valid when applying in September 2021.
GCSEs
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Science
Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications
Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A Level in one of the following subject:
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), Statistics.
GCE A level
The typical offer is BBC at GCE A level to include one science as listed above
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DDM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above
BTEC National Diploma
D*D* in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits
You must achieve Distinction in 15 level 3 credits, and Merit in the remaining 30 level 3 credits
International Baccalaureate
28-30 points overall including Higher Level 5 in one science as listed above
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC to include one science as listed above
International Applicants
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified international students who are either self-funded, supported by scholarships from their respective governments, or sponsored by scholarship programmes operated by the British Council and similar funding bodies.
International applicants need to meet the equivalent admissions criteria described for home students as outlined above. A
All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications.
If English is your first language, we will accept your home country's equivalent of a GCSE grade A/8 in English Language providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
GCSE or IGCSE grade A in English Language
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.0 or above with no element below 6.5 taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
IB score of 5 in English B at the standard level.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 94 or above.
112
Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received may influence the threshold for interview selection.
We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2016 would still be valid when applying in September 2021.
GCSEs
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Science
Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications
Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A Level in one of the following subject:
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), Statistics.
GCE A level
The typical offer is BBC at GCE A level to include one science as listed above
BTEC National Extended Diploma
DDM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above
BTEC National Diploma
D*D* in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above
Access to Higher Education Diploma
Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits
You must achieve Distinction in 15 level 3 credits, and Merit in the remaining 30 level 3 credits
International Baccalaureate
28-30 points overall including Higher Level 5 in one science as listed above
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC to include one science as listed above
International Applicants
We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified international students who are either self-funded, supported by scholarships from their respective governments, or sponsored by scholarship programmes operated by the British Council and similar funding bodies.
International applicants need to meet the equivalent admissions criteria described for home students as outlined above. A
All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications.
If English is your first language, we will accept your home country's equivalent of a GCSE grade A/8 in English Language providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
GCSE or IGCSE grade A in English Language
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.0 or above with no element below 6.5 taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
IB score of 5 in English B at the standard level.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 94 or above.
Tuition
GBP
16,300