BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: Three Years
- Start Date: September 2025
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Our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography degree offers you an effective route into the diagnostic radiography profession. Our course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to meet the standards set out by the regulatory and professional bodies, the and the respectively.
Diagnostic radiography practice involves the use of advanced technology to assist in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a variety of conditions and providing high quality patient care in a dynamic environment. This course will help you develop and demonstrate that you meet the requirements to practise as a diagnostic radiographer within the NHS or other healthcare setting.
Diagnostics is changing in the UK with different demographics, aging populations and diverse needs. The future of radiographers is in integrated multidisciplinary teams focused on local clinics, where a range of services can be spread across departments. Being a diagnostic radiographer is more than learning how to use a certain piece of equipment. We developed this course specifically to help you practice in the modern healthcare environment, based on our extensive experience within professional radiography practice.
Every aspect of our course is designed to improve your skills as a professional, with insights driven by experience working in the radiography sector. We have designed our course around the frameworks and best practices published by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR). The purpose of this course is to ensure you meet the standards and expectations set out by these bodies, with additional knowledge to provide excellent service. On completion of this course you will be eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the HCPC.
This is a relatively new course for BNU, and we have invested significant funding into our radiography facilities as we have identified a real demand for qualified radiographers. we have a state of the art fully digital imaging suite with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. This means that the equipment you will be using is at the cutting edge of radiographic imaging and together with attending practice placement, the course provides you with a real-world practice experience. When you leave BNU you will be well prepared to work with any diagnostic radiography equipment that you are expected to use.
What facilities can I use?
At BNU, we have a fully digital Radiography Skills Laboratory and related radiographic equipment to help you get ready for your practice placements. We also have state of the art resources for teaching human anatomy. Our 3D digital anatomy resource allows you to interactively manipulate, dissect and explore human anatomy at the touch on your fingertips.
One of the more interesting parts of being a diagnostic radiographer is how technology can be integrated with healthcare, we will explore this in more detail in the course.
You will have access to the university facilities as a student of BNU, which entitles you to great benefits, such as access to our 24/7 library with free study space and free laptop loans. Our AppsAnywhere service provides you with online access to the software you need to complete the course.
As a student of BNU you will have access to our student union, with free trips, societies and events for you to get involved in. We also have support services such as counselling, cost of living support, free laptop loans and CV writing. Our new restaurant serves food with a discounted rate and is only open to students and staff. In addition, we have a discounted gym facility for you to use.
What will I study?
Some of the topics you will study include:
- Safe and effective use of diagnostic imaging equipment, considering legal and ethical practices, with first hand hints and tips on how to succeed in the workplace.
- Understand health, disease and disorders relevant to diagnostic radiography.
- Evaluate and understand the role of screening, health promotion and education for healthy living.
- Study quality control, assurance, and audit processes.
- Understand and evaluate technical capabilities, applications and use cases of various imaging modalities.
- Understand the diagnostic techniques of imaging and how to interpret data correctly.
- Delve into human anatomy, physiology and pathology and related image interpretation
- ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ patient centred care and communication
- Evaluate, discuss and come up with new ideas on how to improve practice.
You will gain the personal and professional confidence, attributes, and technical competence required to build a fulfilling career as a diagnostic radiographer.
In addition, this course requires you to attend practice placement. This will enable you to make connections with local Trusts and demonstrate your proficiency to employers while gaining the necessary hours of practice. Placement provides the key link of theory you learn at university with practice in the real-world setting. The emphasis on placement is to gain the skills you need by doing them.
How will I be taught and assessed?
An in-person (face-to-face) learning approach is adopted throughout the degree. A range of different teaching and learning strategies are used to meet your needs. This includes face-to-face contact made up of practical workshops, simulated practice in the radiography suite, seminars, tutorials, and problem-based learning in small groups.
As well as face-to-face contact, some of the theoretical components will be delivered online via different mediums including webinars, videos and discussion forums.
Clinical skills are key aspects of this professional course and are developed through clinical observations, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, e-learning resources and clinical practice placements. Assessment methods used on this programme include:
- Written examinations
- Oral assessments
- Poster presentations
- Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
- Written assignments
- Portfolios
What are the course entry requirements?
A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 120 - 136
UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application.
- Applicants will be required to have 5 GCSE’s including Maths, English and a Science at grade 4 / C or above or Level 2 equivalent and 120 -136 UCAS tariff points (e.g. 3 A Levels at grades BBB or above from a science or related science subject such as Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology) OR
BTEC Level 3 extended diploma DMM in a Science or health and social care related subject OR
T level qualification equivalent to 120-136 points in a Science or health and social care related subject OR
International Baccalaureate (30 points) OR
Access diploma to Higher Education course in Science, Health, Social Care or similar (A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, comprising at least 24 credits at distinction grade and 21 at merit grade).
For learners, whose first language is not English, there is a requirement to achieve an IELTS tariff of 7 with no individual component below 6.5. This falls in line with the recommendations of the HCPC.
Applicants will also need to undergo a Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
Non-academic requirements
As well as meeting the academic requirements, all applicants need to be able to demonstrate that they have researched diagnostic radiography as a career and are aware of the scope and expectations of the profession.
Learners with the potential to meet the academic requirements and who also provide a relevant and informed personal statement will be shortlisted for an interview. At the interview, applicants will be asked to demonstrate motivation and understanding of diagnostic radiography as a career and show that their values and behaviours align with the values in the NHS Constitution.
Applicants must attend a 2-day work experience in a radiology department following a successful interview. The course team will help arrange this.
All places on this course are subject to a satisfactory occupational health check, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
What are the tuition fees
Home
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £9,535 per year *
International
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Overseas/International, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £15,150 per year *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
What are my career prospects?
This course will set you up perfectly for a career in diagnostic radiography and for advancing your practice thereafter. You may choose to progress as part of your career development in diagnostic radiography by considering opportunities in research or teaching. You can also explore managerial posts in the NHS, agencies or charities, looking at issues such as quality assurance, patient care and/or information and support services.
With experience it is possible to specialise in an area of diagnostic radiography, such as:
- Breast Screening/Mammography
- Computerised Tomography (CT) scanning
- Interventional Radiography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Medical Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
- Trauma/accident and Emergency
Alternatively, you could choose to specialise by working with a group of patients, such as children, stroke patients or the terminally ill.
As your career progresses, you may become an advanced practitioner and take on a higher level of clinical responsibility and management of patients. A small number of diagnostic radiographers go on to work at consultant level, where you'll contribute to the strategic development of services.
Course leader
- Associate Professor
- Discipline Lead and Programme Lead
