BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography

This unique course allows you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an outstanding radiographer while enhancing your learning with foundational ultrasound experience. You will benefit from an extended second year that incorporates intensive simulation and additional clinical placements with regional ultrasound providers across the healthcare sector.

Ultrasonography is usually offered through postgraduate training alone, and It is appreciated that you would still require a preceptorship year to consolidate your knowledge before moving on to postgraduate study.

Diagnostic radiographer utilise the latest technology to look inside the body to identify causes of illness, safeguarding patients by utilising radiation regulations. They operate a range of imaging technology to capture, interpret and report findings. They compare image results pre- and post-treatment, and work closely with doctors and specialists to inform treatment.

Diagnostic Radiographers work with a wide range of conditions to help other clinicians develop treatment plans for patients.

3 years (with placements)

UCAS tariff
112

Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received may influence the threshold for interview selection.
We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2016 would still be valid when applying in September 2021.
GCSEs

Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
English Language
Mathematics
Science
Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications

Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A Level in one of the following subject:

Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Life and Health Sciences, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Science (applied), Statistics.

GCE A level

The typical offer is BBC at GCE A level to include one science as listed above

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above

BTEC National Diploma

D*D* in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:

60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits
You must achieve Distinction in 15 level 3 credits, and Merit in the remaining 30 level 3 credits
International Baccalaureate

28-30 points overall including Higher Level 5 in one science as listed above

If English is your first language, we will accept your home country's equivalent of a GCSE grade A/8 in English Language providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

GCSE or IGCSE grade A in English Language
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) band 7.0 or above with no element below 6.5 taken within 12 months prior to entry. The University will no longer accept the IELTS indicator (online test). All applicants will have to take the IELTS test at an approved centre.
IB score of 5 in English B at the standard level.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 94 or above.