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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Diagnostic Radiography
University of Derby
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Diagnostic Radiography course at University of Derby.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
At least a grade B in either Biology, Physics or Chemistry A Level (or equivalent qualification).
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Diagnostic Radiography or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | C |
| Psychology | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Mathematics | A |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B821
Here's what University of Derby says about its Diagnostic Radiography course.
With its outstanding reputation for teaching quality, student satisfaction and employment success, this course is your route to a rewarding career in diagnostic radiography. It equips you with all the skills, practical experience and technical know-how you need to become a confident and highly skilled professional.
Why choose this course? Radiography is an exciting, challenging and rewarding career with opportunities to work inter-professionally with a range of clinical teams. You’ll be making a difference to people’s lives and helping to deliver excellent patient care with your expert knowledge and skills.
Is this course for you? This course is for people who want to become a diagnostic radiographer, working in a variety of healthcare settings. Radiographers carry out X-rays, CT scans, MRI and ultrasound, plus a range of other imaging modalities to help diagnose and treat patients.
How you will learn Our state-of-the-art facilities include a purpose-built diagnostic imaging suite with the latest x-ray, radiography, ultrasound, and bone densitometry systems. Plus, you’ll also make use of our immersive suite also offers a simulated environment to practise your skills in a realistic setting. You’ll be taught by an expert teaching team, all of which are qualified radiographers and registered with the HCPC, and many of which are also engaged in doctoral-level research.
Opportunities and experiences Clinical placements are an integral part of your study. You will be allocated to a placement centring on one of the East Midlands cities, with the length of time spent on placement increasing in each phase of the programme. Approximately half of your time is spent on clinical placement in different settings to give you insights into the varying workloads, practices, and roles you will encounter in radiography
Professionally accredited Prepare for your career on a course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, so you can apply to register with them as a diagnostic radiographer on graduation, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.
Careers and employability When you graduate, you’ll be able to apply for registration with the UK Health and Care Professions Council as a diagnostic radiographer, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements, fully prepared to work in the rapidly expanding field of medical imaging. Many graduates go on to secure jobs at their placement hospitals, while others secure roles in a variety of healthcare settings. You’ll also develop leadership capabilities on this course, to prepare you for more senior roles as your career progresses.
Source: University of Derby
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Health Care Practice
Location
Main Site | Derby
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Diagnostic imaging
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of Derby student reviews
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The student union care for the university and its students ensuring we are happy, healthy and thriving during our time in university. They put on events with freebies to boost morale as well.
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The halls and university are really close to the city so getting around is easy, especially with the university buses. The city is definitely a student friendly place with plenty of clubs and late night food places, as well as a variety of shops and other entertainment for those who aren’t into club...
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The university is definitely value for money and so are the halls. There is financial support available for those who need it and the union ensures that you still have fun even if you are on a strict budget by hosting free events on campus.
3rd year
Forensic science
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The university and halls have a great support system which ensures you get the help you need quickly and from a diverse team of professionals.
3rd year
Forensic science
11 months ago
The facilities are very clean and up to standard for our labs and lectures. Any maintenance is quickly sorted as well.
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Forensics is an amazing course to study with a blended mix of lectures and labs, you are sure to have a broad knowledge about every main path of forensics. The staff are very knowledgeable and supportive and the sessions are action-packed and full of useful information. Labs are weekly and are criti...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Derby
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Derby students who took the Diagnostic Radiography course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
79%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
low
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
91%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
97%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
94%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
82%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
74%
med
Academic support
69%
low
Academic support
69%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
59%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
46%
low
Organisation and management
46%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
47%
low
How well organised is your course?
44%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
Learning resources
85%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
69%
low
Student voice
69%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
76%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
56%
low
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
74%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
85%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
59%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
79%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
74%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Derby. These students are taking Diagnostic Radiography or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Derby graduates who took Diagnostic Radiography - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
100%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
95%
Other Health Professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Derby graduates who took Diagnostic Radiography - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.4k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£33.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Diagnostic Radiography.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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