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Diagnostic Radiography

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Joint 1st in UK for Graduate Prospects in the subject area of Medical Technology & Bioengineering.
(Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2026)

Embark on a career in diagnostic radiography with an HCPC accredited degree from Canterbury Christ Church University. With a Diagnostic Radiography degree, you'll play a crucial role in frontline healthcare to provide diagnosis of injury or disease.

From day one, you’ll learn in our purpose-built radiography suite with access to clinical-grade simulation equipment. With an emphasis on both theory and practice, you’ll develop the practical skills and confidence needed to thrive in a range of healthcare settings.

What you’ll learn

  • Put skills into practice in our dedicated radiography room and mobile machine.

  • Assess and interpret X-rays to support diagnosis.

  • Work alongside doctors and nurses in NHS placements from your first year.

  • Develop communication and patient care skills for professional healthcare practice.

  • Understand anatomy, pathology, and the science behind medical imaging.

This challenging and innovative course will give you opportunities to lead, manage, and develop entrepreneurial and strategic skills, which will set the foundations for you to progress in your career.

By studying diagnostic radiography at CCCU, you’ll graduate ready to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and step confidently into a career that truly matters.

Professional accreditation

The course is approved by the statutory regulatory body, the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the College of Radiographers.
Upon successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree, you will be eligible to apply for registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a diagnostic radiographer. You will have gained qualifications that meet the Governments criteria for “fitness to practice” along with a unique set of transferable skills enabling you to work in a rewarding and progressive career both within the UK and abroad.

Specialist facilities

As a healthcare student, you will have access to our specialist, industry-relevant, simulation facilities. These simulation suites allow you to practise hands-on skills in a fully-equipped, realistic hospital environment. Our cutting-edge clinical-grade radiography simulation equipment has a dedicated radiography room and mobile machine allowing simulated learning in a realistic purpose-built environment.

Future Career

Our students go on to lead exciting careers both in the UK and abroad and we're proud to have taught students who have achieved awards including the national Society of Radiographers ‘Student of the year award’ and the ‘Work the World’ award for elective placements abroad in developing countries.

Canterbury Christ Church University is the first institution to offer postgraduate opportunities in clinical reporting for radiographers and has developed a national and international reputation for research in this area.

Modules

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/diagnostic-radiography?year=september-2027&modeRef=0#courseModules

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

A combination of qualifications totalling 112 UCAS points

Scottish Higher

Please see our website for information

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

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

GCSE English language, mathematics, and science at grade C/level 4 or above, or equivalent. Science at A2 Level or equivalent is advantageous, but not essential.

Access applicants must hold both GCSE English language, science, and mathematics at grade C or above at the point of application https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/diagnostic-radiography

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
Health Checks
Interview

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790

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.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 4

Students on a nursing, midwifery and many allied health courses will be eligible to apply for an NHS Learning Support Fund of at least £5,000 a year to help with living costs. Eligible students may also be awarded additional funding up to £3,000 a year. This money will not need to be repaid. In addition to this, health students can apply and may be eligible for other University awards. Please visit our Scholarships, Bursaries and Financial Support page to find out what's available.

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