University of Lincoln

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Diagnostic Radiography is the practice of using various forms of radiation to produce high-quality images which aid in the diagnosis and treatment of injury or disease. This course aims to ensure that upon completion graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a Diagnostic Radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), are well positioned to gain employment in a professional role, and are able to register as a full member of the Society of Radiographers. The course is designed to develop skills specific to diagnostic radiography as well as wider transferable healthcare and employability skills.

Students can apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, while undertaking a variety of modules alongside practice placement experience. During the programme, students can learn from their peer group, students from other health professions at the University, interprofessional learning events, academic lecturers, clinical expert health professionals, and service users.

Key highlights

  • Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as Diagnostic Radiographer
  • Eligible for full membership of the Society of Radiographers
  • Practice placement experience applying theory to clinical settings
  • Interprofessional learning alongside students from other health professions
  • Taught by academics, clinical expert health professionals and service users
  • Develops transferable healthcare and employability skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — 120 to 128 UCAS Tariff points.
  • A-level: BBB-ABB — to include to include a B in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Life and Sciences
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall to include
  • GCSE: 4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — …accurately in written and spoken English. - Satisfactory completion of Occupational Health Check. - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …Check. - Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000

  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Diagnostic Radiographer
  • CT Radiographer
  • MRI Radiographer
  • Mammography Radiographer
  • Interventional Radiographer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,300 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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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