BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Are you enthusiastic about science and technology? Are you looking for a diverse, challenging and rewarding career working with people? Diagnostic radiography could be the profession for you. | Diagnostic radiographers play a crucial role in healthcare, with the Society of Radiographers (2021) estimating that 90% of inpatients will interact with a diagnostic radiographer during their NHS treatment pathway.
This three-year, full time undergraduate degree programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience to provide safe, high-quality care to patients requiring imaging. If you already have an undergraduate degree, you might be eligible for our two-year, accelerated pre-registration masters. | Diagnostic radiographers produce high quality images to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of injury, illness and disease. They employ a range of equipment across a variety of healthcare settings, including:
Key highlights
- Builds knowledge, skills and practical experience for safe, high-quality patient imaging
- Trains you to produce diagnostic images of injury, illness and disease
- Covers a range of imaging equipment across varied healthcare settings
- Prepares you for a role most NHS inpatients encounter during treatment
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 45 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include Mathematics, English, Science
- Additional condition: dbs_check — Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check - fee applicable
- Additional condition: interview — In the afternoon, you will have an individual interview lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Diagnostic radiographer
- NHS diagnostic radiographer
- CT radiographer
- MRI radiographer
- Mammography radiographer
- Interventional radiographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £19,000
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2027 place.