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Diagnostic Radiography

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Glenside Campus
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University of the West of England, Bristol
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Course summary

Develop specialist diagnostic radiography knowledge and skills. You'll have access to industry-standard technology and undertake work placements in NHS and private healthcare settings.

Why study diagnostic radiography?
Most hospital patients don't receive treatment without some form of diagnostic assessment.

Computer or digital radiography equipment uses plain imaging to assess the chest and skeleton. Specialist imaging equipment such as ultrasound, computerised tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine help diagnose surgical, medical or vascular conditions, and complex injuries.

To produce and interpret these diagnostic images properly, radiographers need specialist knowledge in radiation science, technology, anatomy, physiology and pathology.

A £5,000 per year training grant is available for home students along with an additional £1,000 per year grant because diagnostic radiographers are in demand in the UK and worldwide. Further information is available on the NHS Business Services website.

Why UWE Bristol?
BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you'll be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate. The course is also approved by the College of Radiographers (COR) from March 2022 to March 2027.

You'll learn in industry-standard facilities where you'll observe and practise diagnostic procedures.

Get to grips with operating highly specialised equipment, study the science that underpins effective diagnosis and develop strong interprofessional and interpersonal skills.

The course has a strong practical focus, incorporating evidence-based learning, simulations and placements throughout. You'll engage with patients, clinical radiographers and other healthcare professionals on placements, in class and online.

You'll spend about half the course on clinical work placements in the NHS and private healthcare organisations.

Where can it take me?
Diagnostic radiographers are in demand, with exciting career opportunities for graduates in the NHS and private radiography departments in the UK and worldwide.

You can also develop a specialism by studying a master's in a field such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine or radiotherapy.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Radiographers, College of
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Glenside Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B821
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Glenside Campus
Campus Code:
G
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

Bristol, UWE has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B821
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
Glenside Campus
Campus Code:
G

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
120 points

A level

Grade C in a Science or Social Science subject.

Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science/Social Science requirement for this course: Biology, Applied Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science, Science (Biology route), Science (Chemistry route), Science (Physics route), Science in Society, Sociology, Sport and Physical Education, Sports Studies.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

You will need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/entry-requirements

Access to HE Diploma

15 Level 3 credits at Merit in a Science or Social Science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

A minimum Grade 5 in a Higher Level Science or Social Science subject. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2 in a Science or Social Science subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

You'll need a minimum of five units in a Science or Social Science Subject. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application.

T Level

Science, Healthcare Science and Health

If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a D in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.

Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology. Applicants with other Science subjects (namely PE or Geography) that have a strong academic profile will be considered on an individual basis.

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

If you have not received a decision on your application within a week of the interview, this means that the University is still considering your application. We appreciate your patience during this time and would like to remind you that if you applied through UCAS and have received offers from any other Universities, you will not lose these offers before your UCAS Reply Deadline.

Please note that due to early clinical contact on this course applicants must turn 18 before the start of the course. Applicants who do not turn 18 by the commencement of the course will be advised to defer or reapply as appropriate. Please see our admissions policy for further information.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Before you start your course, you will be required to complete: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education#section-4
Health checks
Before you start your course, you will be required to complete a Health Check. Read more about professional checks: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/professional-checks-for-health-and-education#section-4
Interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an online interview. For more details on the process, please visit our selection page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/selection-processes#section-2.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At UWE Bristol we are committed to ensuring all applicants can fulfil their potential.

We make contextual offers for this course that are lower than our standard entry criteria.

We use a range of information from your UCAS application to consider your background and experiences as an individual and the impact these may have had on you. You do not need to provide us with any additional information to be considered for a contextual offer.

Learn more on the Bristol, UWE website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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