Study Diagnostic Radiography at University of Plymouth in the UK, Peninsula Medical School
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Diagnostic Radiography

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What will I learn?

Radiography is one of the core diagnostic healthcare roles, helping patients get the treatment they need. It is also at the forefront of technological developments, offering a dynamic career full of potential. With hands-on, interprofessional learning and patient care at its heart, this innovative, evidence-based course, will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an outstanding radiographer for the modern health care setting.Nurturing critical thinking and a caring approach to your practice, we’ll help you develop the clinical and communication, teamwork and leadership skills for a top career in radiography. The University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography 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.Nurturing critical thinking and a caring approach to your practice, we’ll help you develop the clinical and communication, teamwork and leadership skills for a top career in radiography. The University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography 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.Nurturing critical thinking and a caring approach to your practice, we’ll help you develop the clinical and communication, teamwork and leadership skills for a top career in radiography. The University of Plymouth BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography 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.3 years (with placements) Full Time.

Which department am I in?

Peninsula Medical School

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,100.00 (US$ 23,375) per year
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

The John Bull Building, Plymouth Science Park, Research Way,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL6 8BU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,100.00 (US$ 23,375) per year
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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 Scottish Advanced Highers BBC to include one science as listed above International Applicants We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified international students who are either self-funded, supported by scholarships from their respective governments, or sponsored by scholarship programmes operated by the British Council and similar funding bodies. International applicants need to meet the equivalent admissions criteria described for home students as outlined above. A All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications. If English is your first language, we will accept your home countrys 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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