Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.
The Foundation Year programme leads on to the Diagnostic Radiography degree that is approved by the College of Radiographers and by the Health and Care Professions Council, which means you will be eligible to register as a diagnostic radiographer on...
Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.<br/><br/>The Foundation Year programme leads on to the Diagnostic Radiography degree that is approved by the College of Radiographers and by the Health and Care Professions Council, which means you will be eligible to register as a diagnostic radiographer on graduating.<br/><br/>Please note that it is not possible to apply directly to this course. You must first apply for the BSc Diagnostic Radiography course and if you do not achieve the grades expected then we may offer you a place on our Foundation Year course.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B82F
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:30,P:15
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths, English and double Science Grade 4/C (or above) or equivalent qualification
A level
D,D,C
T Level
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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