Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is now closed to new applications for September 2026. Do you want to work play a key role in hospital medical teams? Trained to use the latest imaging technology, Diagnostic Radiographers provide crucial healthcare services to millions of people.
A dynamic Allied Health Profession, who rapidly respond to changing technological, health and patient population needs, to provide person-centred support and care during screening, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of illnesses or injuries. With the continuing expansion of imaging provision, diagnostic radiographers are a profession in high demand. Radiographers in the UK work under regulation of the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and after successfully completing this course you would be eligible to apply to join the HCPC register and work as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
The team of experienced radiographers, and other staff across our National Health Innovation Campus, will support you to reach the high-level of professional aptitude modern interdisciplinary clinical settings require. The campus’ new Emily Siddon building’s imaging and simulator suites will enable you to develop the technical expertise to operate diagnostic systems safely. Throughout your study, your vital communication, care, and teamworking skills will benefit from regular encounters with service users, carers, in-practice professionals, and other health students.
Our excellent links with local healthcare providers (private and NHS) - including a co-located community diagnostic centre – provides placement opportunities for you to practically reinforce what you learn.
Key highlights
- Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as Diagnostic Radiographers
- Imaging and simulator suites in the new Emily Siddon building
- Placements with local NHS and private healthcare providers
- Co-located community diagnostic centre offers practical placement opportunities
- Regular contact with service users, carers, professionals and other health students
- Taught by experienced radiographers at the National Health Innovation Campus
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — to include including a relevant Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Human Biology or Applied Science) and excluding
- UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — …work is essential and a requirement for entry to our degree course. 128-120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications, excluding General Studies, and including one of the following: A Level Biology, Ch…
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Health or Healthcare Science.
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with at least 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above, 30 of which must be passed at Distinction including at least 15 credits at Distinction in a relevant Scienc
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
- Additional condition: minimum_age — 18+ · To work with radiation in a healthcare setting in the UK, individuals need to be at least 18 years old at the start of the course.
- Additional condition: interview — Offers will be subject to an interview and references.
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- CT Radiographer
- MRI Radiographer
- Mammographer
- Interventional Radiographer
- Sonographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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