BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year

If you want to study Diagnostic Radiography but don't currently qualify for entry to year one of the undergraduate course, this course is designed for you. The foundation year builds confidence and develops practical, academic and study skills to provide a firm basis to progress and succeed on to either of the Diagnostic Radiography courses. Begin your journey towards a career in Radiography, a core diagnostic healthcare role, helping patients get the treatment they need.

Successful completion of the integrated foundation year entitles you to progress to year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Radiographers (CoR), and once you have graduated you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a diagnostic radiographer.
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.

4 years (with placements)

UCAS tariff
32 - 48

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.
All applicants must meet both the academic and non-academic entry requirements in order to be considered
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.
Academic Entry Requirements
GCSEs
Applicants need to achieve GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) in the following subjects:

English Language
Mathematics
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

A minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a Science subject.

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma

PPP in a Science related subject.

BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma

MP in a Science related subject.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing.

International Baccalaureate
24 points overall to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject.
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.