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Diagnostic Radiography

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

This course is now closed to new applications for September 2026.

Do you want to play a vital role in hospital medical teams? As a Diagnostic Radiographer, you will be trained to use the latest imaging technology to provide essential healthcare services to millions of people. This dynamic Allied Health Profession plays a crucial role in responding to advancements in technology and evolving healthcare needs. Diagnostic Radiographers support patients throughout the screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of illnesses and injuries. With the increasing demand for imaging services, qualified radiographers are highly sought after.

In the UK, Diagnostic Radiographers are regulated by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). Upon successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration and begin your career as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Why Study Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?
At Huddersfield, you will be supported by a team of experienced radiographers and healthcare professionals based at our innovative National Health Innovation Campus. In Dec 2025, our state-of-the-art Emily Siddon Building will open on the site of the National Health Innovation Campus where you’ll benefit from cutting-edge imaging and simulator suites, allowing you to develop the technical expertise needed to operate diagnostic systems safely and effectively.

Throughout your studies, you will also enhance your communication, patient care, and teamwork skills through regular interaction with service users, carers, healthcare professionals, and fellow health students.

Our strong partnerships with both NHS and private healthcare providers, including a co-located community diagnostic centre, offer excellent placement opportunities, ensuring you gain valuable hands-on experience to reinforce your learning.

Professional Bodies
This course if awaiting approval from the Health and Care Professions Council and accreditation from the Society and College of Radiographers.

Why Huddersfield?
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Not quite ready to start Dental Hygiene and Dental Therapy BSc(Hons)?
Successful completion of our Health Foundation Pathway will equip you with the foundation knowledge to study as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Modules

This is a common first year and comprises:
• Anatomy, Physiology and Pathologies 1
• Imaging of the Thorax and Abdomen
• Introduction to Imaging Science and Technology
• Preparation for Radiographic Practice
• Professional Development and Research 1
• Radiographic Practice-Based Learning 1

To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.

Assessment method

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.

How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

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:
H767
Institution code:
H60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Please contact the Student Recruitment Team at study@hud.ac.uk for more information.

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 128 - 120 points

from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, excluding General Studies, and including one of the following: A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology or Applied Science, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate/Diploma in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Medical Science or Biomedical Science or a Level 3 Applied Diploma in Medical Science. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

A level - ABB - BBB

including a relevant Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology or Applied Science) and excluding General Studies. If you are studying Science A Level, the endorsement for practical work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course.

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

in Applied Science, Medical Science or Biomedical Science.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

including at least 15 credits at Distinction in a relevant Science.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

128-120 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications including a relevant Science at Higher Level at grade 6.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition, you must have GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or equivalent Ofqual regulated qualification.

T Level - M

in Health or Healthcare Science.

To work with radiation in a healthcare setting in the UK, individuals need to be at least 18 years old at the start of the course. This is due to legal and safety considerations related to radiation exposure.

Offers will be subject to an interview and references. Please note all the information provided in support of your application may be checked and must be verifiable as a true record. You will also need a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and occupational health clearances prior to registration on the course. We arrange these as part of the application process. You will be required to sign a self-declaration at the start of each year and at the end of the course. All police contact during the course must be reported to the course leader as a matter of urgency and may lead to suspension or termination. We will request an Overseas Police Check if you have lived in a country outside of the UK for 6 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years before applying to us and whilst aged 18 or over.

Placement providers for this course require students to have received a number of vaccinations, unless medically exempt, and provide evidence of these. As a student on a course with a clinical or healthcare placement, we strongly recommend that you complete any course of vaccinations required under current guidelines for your future profession. Failure to do so may result in your inability to undertake a placement in certain clinical settings. Therefore impacting upon your academic progression, and may result in academic failure of your course.

Please note places are limited and attainment of the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee an interview or offer. You must include details of any previous study.

Applications are reviewed on merit and other suitable experience and qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages. https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/

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.

Our offer-making is transparent, consistent, and equitable.
Whilst we do not use contextual data as part of our decision making, an offer below the publicised entry criteria may be made in exceptional circumstances. This might be where there is evidence supplied by the applicant and/or referee that the applicant’s grades may have been affected by individual extenuating circumstances or in relation to performance at an interview.

Learn more on the University of Huddersfield website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
EU£18700Year 1
International£18700Year 1

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

This information is for Home students applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2026/27.

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy.

From January 2027 the UK government is launching a new student funding system for people starting university education. For detailed information please visit our website - https://www.hud.ac.uk/study/fees/

Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

Sponsorship information

Please see our website for more information - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/scholarships-bursaries/

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