BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

  • Clinical Placement
  • NHS Funding and bursaries available
  • Overseas study available
Qualification Entry requirements 2013
Access to HE 60 credits, 45 at level 3, 30 at distinction
GCSE 5 A-C grades including Maths, English & Science
UCAS tariff points 300 points
GCE A level double award 3 A2's, BBB including a Science
BTEC National Diploma DDM
Scottish Highers 300 points
Irish Leaving Certificate 300 points
International Baccalaureate 26

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

As part of the admissions procedure you are required to spend one day at an X-ray department. You can download our Clinical Visits form from our website. This should then be submitted to the admissions tutor.

Acceptance onto the course is subject to:

We have a history of accepting people with a wide range of qualifications and the list above is not exhaustive. If your qualification is not on the list or more information/clarification is required regarding.

Please contact either the Central Admissions Unit or come along to one of our Open Days and speak to an admissions tutors.

If your qualifications are more than 5 years old then you would not normally be considered. However you may qualify for Accreditation of Prior Learning which would enable you to apply for the degree course.

Please contact the admissions tutor to discuss your options.

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (no element below 6.0) is proof of this.

Applicant profile

We are looking for students with an interest in science and technology. You will have good communication skills and a caring nature to help patients who are frightened or in pain. The course is taught using problem-based learning and includes group work. Good interpersonal skills and being able to contribute to group discussions is essential.

As we have more applications than places the personal statement is an important part of the decision process. The interview consists of one to one and group interviews and applicants are assessed on their knowledge and interpersonal skills.