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BSc in Diagnostic Radiography

University of Leicester, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The qualification (BSc Diagnostic Radiography) entitles you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Career opportunities are strong; there is a good starting salary and the potential for registration with international territories.

General Eligibility

GCSE: Five subjects in grade C/5 must include English Language, Maths, and Science (single subjects or combined). Functional Skills are not accepted as an equivalent to GCSEs.

A Level: BBB to include one science (Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Human Biology, Maths). General Studies, critical thinking, or global perspectives are not accepted.

International Baccalaureate: full award diploma with an overall score of 28, with minimum grade 6 in HL science (Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Human Biology, Maths) standard level minimum grade 4 in Maths/English in IB if no GCSE.

Access Diploma: Access to science preferred – must include Physics modules with 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit.

Pearson BTEC Nationals: DDM in Applied Science.

Pearson BTEC Diploma: DM with an A Level at grade B (Applied Science Diploma or A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Human Biology, Maths).

T Level Health: Merit from any of the adult nursing team, theatre team, and therapy team occupational specialisms.

T Level Healthcare science: Merit from healthcare science assistant occupational specialism.

Scottish Highers: ABBBB with one science (Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Human Biology, Maths).

Advanced Highers: BBB including one science (Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Human Biology, Maths).

Science or other health undergraduate degree: 2:2; if not a science degree, then must have a science A

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Professional Development

  • Radiographic anatomy, physiology, and pathology

  • Theory of Radiographic Practice

  • Introduction to Practice

  • Science and Technology 1

  • Practice Placement 1

2 Year 2
  • Cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and pathology

  • Application of skill

  • Science and Technology 2

  • Theory of Cross-Sectional Practice

  • Practice Placement 2

  • The Developing Practitioner

3 Year 3
  • Research Methods

  • Advancing Clinical Practice

  • Competence and Practice

  • Leadership and Mentoring

  • Specialty Pathway

  • Practice Placement 3

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. You may need to prove your English ability if your first language is not English. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

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