Diagnostic Radiography
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Take your first steps towards a career as a diagnostic radiographer This dynamic course will equip you with all the professional skills, practical experience and technological know-how you need 95% of our graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing this course (Graduate Outcomes Survey) Prepare for your career on a course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), so you can apply to register with them as a diagnostic radiographer on graduation, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements Build your technical and interpersonal skills on a variety of clinical placements which make up around half of your time on the course Gain hands-on experience in our purpose-built diagnostic imaging suite Engage with our enthusiastic teaching team of qualified health professionals who deliver an inspiring learning experience
Key highlights
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as diagnostic radiographers
- Clinical placements make up around half of the course
- Hands-on practice in a purpose-built diagnostic imaging suite
- Taught by qualified health professionals
- Develops technical, interpersonal and imaging technology skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 128 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB (At least a grade B in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM.
- A-level: ABB — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB (At least a grade B in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM.
- T-level: Merit — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB (At least a grade B in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM.
- BTEC: DDM — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 128 A Level: ABB (At least a grade B in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM.
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include Mathematics, English, Double Science
- Access to HE Diploma — with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 128
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Diagnostic radiographer
- CT radiographer
- MRI radiographer
- Mammographer
- Interventional radiographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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