MSc Diagnostic Radiography Pre-Registration

Buckinghamshire New University’s MSc Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration) is a two-year postgraduate degree that teaches students from different backgrounds (healthcare, science, engineering, medicine) who want to become HCPC-registered diagnostic radiographers. The course prepares students for a career in medical imaging, with a focus on patient care and team collaboration.

In this course, students will learn radiographic anatomy, physics, and image interpretation, utilising technologies such as X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. The program utilises online resources, including lectures, practical sessions, and clinical skills training.

Assessments include examinations, coursework, presentations, vivas, OSCEs, portfolios, and case studies.

Grade Requirements

• Candidates require at least a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. Relevant degrees include Medical, Health, Sports, and Science disciplines, such as Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physiology. Applicants with other degrees and those with experience related to Diagnostic Radiography, such as shadowing, work placements, or access to virtual placements, are also considered.

English Proficiency

• International students must have an IELTS overall score of 7.0, with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Other accepted English qualifications include a Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 59 with a minimum of 55, a TOEFL iBT overall score of 88, or a Duolingo English Test overall score of 120, with no component score below 110.

The tuition fee for international students interested in the MSc Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration) course at BNU is £17,000 per year.

BNU offers scholarships and bursaries to help international students finish their degree without the hassles of tuition fees and other additional expenses. The Vice-Chancellor’s International Students Scholarship provides £3,000 to students’ first year of study. The GREAT Scholarships 2025 offer a minimum of £10,000 as a tuition fee reduction.

Other funding opportunities are available through the BNU Refugee, Asylum Seeker Scholarships, and Postgraduate Financial Support.

Graduates of the MSC Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration) at BNU are well-prepared to perform excellently in roles such as:

• Diagnostic Radiographer
• Specialist Radiographer
• Advanced Clinical Practitioner
• Lecturer/ Academic
• Reporting Radiographer
• Radiography Manager

Candidates interested in enrolling for this course at BNU can get assistance with their application. Contact AHZ counsellors for personalised guidance today.