MD Rad Diagnostic Radiography
Course overview
The MDRad Diagnostic Radiography is a four-year Master's degree that equips students with the knowledge and clinical practice required to become registered Diagnostic Radiologists. The programme focuses on patient-centred care and provides important clinical and professional skills such as communication, teamwork, and ethical practice.
This programme focuses on advanced radiography practice and research, training students to contribute to the field and meet professional standards. Students divide their time by 50% between academic study and clinical placements in radiography settings across Scotland.
Students will be taught through lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, group workshops, and practical sessions using the university’s X-ray suits and clinical skills centre. Assessment includes written examinations, essays, oral assessments, clinical placement, practical skills assessments, and a dissertation in the final year.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement and provide relevant information about their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, a CV to show their work experience, and an admissions interview.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a BCC in A-level or equivalent in Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths, or Physics.
- If you do not hold an A-level, you can submit a GCSE at grade 6/B.
- Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates need to score at least 7.0 overall, including writing, in the IELTS test, with any other component below 6.5.
- Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT tests, are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesChevening Scholarship
International Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Financial Award for MBA Students
10% discount towards tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesRGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Merit Based Scholarship for Masters Students
Value - £5,000 discount on postgraduate fees.
Up to £5,000RGU International Student Discount for Master's Students
Students from Kenya, Indonesia and Nepal will receive a £4,000 discount. All other countries listed will receive a £3,000 discount.
RGU International Student Discount for Research Students
£3,000 discount towards postgraduate research tuition fees.
Up to £3,000RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MDRad Diagnostic Radiography programme from Robert Gordon University can become:
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Interventional Radiographer
- Ultrasound Specialist
- Advanced Practitioner in Radiography
- Imaging Manager
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the MDRad Diagnostic Radiography programme at Robert Gordon University is £16,980.
Admission
Admission to the MDRad Diagnostic Radiography programme is made through the UCAS system. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.
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