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Radiography Diagnostic Imaging (with Foundation Year)
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth
Course summary
“This course is taught at our Bournemouth location only.”
This foundation course is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc Radiography Diagnostic Imaging (Honors) degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support. Following successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress with confidence to the first year of the BSc Radiography Diagnostic Imaging (Honors) degree.
Radiographers are at the forefront of healthcare. 95% of the population will have interacted with a diagnostic radiographer who undertake medical imaging for diagnoses using specialised technical equipment such as x-ray, CT scanning, MRI scanning, Nuclear medicine and Ultrasound. 1 in 2 of the population will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and of these up to a 1/3rd will receive radiotherapy which is a technical but empathetic profession using high energy x-rays to treat tumours.
Our BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) course provides you with all the training and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified practitioner and you’ll learn a variety of skills that will enable you to shape the future health and wellbeing of both individuals and society. You’ll be taught how to work under pressure and to make decisions under significant time restraints.
This course will teach you to think critically and analytically and will encourage you to become self-aware, reflective and empathetic.
Once you’ve completed the course you’ll have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team across the hospital, from A&E to surgery, and will be fully equipped to embark on a challenging and rewarding career in radiography.
This course is accredited by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) for eligibility to apply for registration.
Guidance for Applicants with a Disability or Health Condition
We are keen to support students who wish to share a disability or health condition and encourage you to discuss this with us if you have not done so already.
At this time, our building has certain areas that may pose challenges for students with mobility needs.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements and are not already in touch with us about these, or you would like more information about accessibility at HSU, please contact us at studentservices@aecc.ac.uk or visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/services/student-services/ for more information.
Modules
Year 0 (foundation year) - (subject to approval, unit titles may change) • Human Sciences I
• Introduction to Healthcare
• Personal and Professional Development
• Gateway Extended Project
• Human Sciences II
. Foundations in Radiography (Diagnostic Radiography and Therapeutic Radiography)
Year 1 - Radiation Physics
Anatomical Systems for Imaging & Radiotherapy
Equipment of Diagnostic Radiography I
Diagnostic Positioning & Practices I
Professional Practice & Patient Care for Diagnostic Imaging
Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
Year 2 - Cross Sectional Anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging
Research Methodologies
Equipment of Diagnostic Radiography II
Diagnostic Positioning & Practices II
Interventional Radiography
Professional Practice & Wellbeing for Diagnostic Imaging
Year 3 - Practice Based Project
Advanced Practice in Diagnostic Imaging
Cross Sectional Imaging Protocols
Image Interpretation
Professional Practice & Clinical Confidence for Diagnostic Imaging
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
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:
- B825
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Health Sciences University 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 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:
- B825
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- Parkwood Campus - Bournemouth
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 - 100 points
The tariff entry criteria detailed is within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.
Applicants should normally hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (C) including English and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. However, applications will be viewed holistically and in line with our contextual admissions process.
For mature or non-traditional applicants’ consideration will be given to individual circumstances.
Additional entry requirements
- Health checks
- Interview
- Other
- New students are required to undertake a DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and an occupational health check and immunisations, these costs are covered by the student
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no less than 6.5 in each section |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | with minimum scores of 19 in Writing and Listening, 19 in Reading, 20 in Speaking |
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.
We understand that every student is unique, therefore we do not just look at grades to assess your application, we use the information you provide on your UCAS application to consider whether a contextual offer may be appropriate for you. We take into account lots of other factors such as the area you live, the performance of your schools and your own personal circumstances that could have an impact on the grades you achieve.
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.
- Data from:
- This course and 1 other subjects allied to medicine (foundation only) course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*AA
- Highest grades
- DDD
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17684* | Year 1 |
| International | £17684* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Health Sciences University reserves the right to increase your tuition fees each year, reflecting the changes in costs of delivering your course, improving the educational services we provide to you, and any changes in government policy or regulation.
In line with our tuition fee policy, your tuition fee will not exceed a 10% increase on the previous academic year’s tuition fee (subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time).
New students are required to undertake a Enhanced DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and a Pre-enrolment Health & Vaccination Screening. The costs of these are covered by the student.
There may be additional course related costs you will need to budget for to fully participate in and complete the course. For more information about additional costs for this course please visit https://www.hsu.ac.uk/student-life/student-finances/additional-costs/
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