BSc Diagnostic Radiography
Course overview
The Buckinghamshire New University Diagnostic Radiography degree offers a direct path into the diagnostic radiography profession. The course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to meet the standards set by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the College of Radiographers (COR). This includes learning about the safe and effective use of imaging equipment, understanding health conditions, and quality control processes.
The programme also uses an in-person teaching approach, including practical workshops, simulated practice in the radiography suite, seminars, and small group problem-based learning. Clinical placements are a key part, linking classroom theory with real-world hospital practice.
In this course, students will develop personal and professional confidence, along with the technical ability needed for a rewarding job as a diagnostic radiographer, ready to work within the NHS or other healthcare settings upon graduation.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to send a personal statement where they talk about why they want to apply for the course and other important details about their studies. A proper reference from a teacher or an employer is also needed. Students can choose to send their CVs with their applications to show their work experience. Any offers given depend on passing an interview, getting health clearance, and a detailed police background check (DBS).
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants need a UCAS score of 120-136 points. This can be met with A-levels, a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, an Access to HE Diploma, or the International Baccalaureate (30 points). International qualifications equivalent to A-level are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you must show you can use it well. This usually means getting an IELTS score of 7.0 overall, with no single part (reading, writing, listening, or speaking) scoring less than 6.5.
- The university also takes similar scores from other approved English language tests, such as PTE or TOEFL.
Scholarships
BNU Asylum Seeker Scholarship
BNU Refugee Scholarship
Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship
One off fee reduction of £1,500, £3,000 or £5,000 available to all applicants paying overseas fees on their first year of study.
Career opportunities
Graduates holding a BSc in Diagnostic Radiography are prepared for essential roles in hospitals and other healthcare settings, using advanced imaging equipment to help diagnose illnesses and injuries. They are key members of healthcare teams, working with patients across many departments. Potential career paths include:
- Diagnostic Radiographer (in NHS or private sector)
- Specialist Radiographer (e.g., in CT, MRI, Mammography)
- Interventional Radiographer
- Clinical Educator
- Research Radiographer
- Radiography Manager
Cost of study
For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Diagnostic Radiography at Buckinghamshire New University for the 2025/26 academic year is £15,150 per year.
Admission
Applicants can send in their applications for this course through UCAS. Please speak to our trained advisors for assistance.
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