Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)

This is a vocational programme with a large amount of clinical practice throughout the three years. The aim of this programme is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes you will need to meet the challenges of being a competent and caring diagnostic radiographer working at the centre of modern medicine. You will acquire the necessary anatomical structure and physiological function of the human body in order to support clinical radiographic practice. You will be introduced to a variety of clinical situations, giving context to numerous psychosocial, physical and environ...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

22/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
The Foundation Building
Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX

Application Details

Course Code

B821

Institution Code

L41

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,B

Advanced Higher Level/ Higher Level A minimum of 5Bs from any combination of advanced higher and higher. Higher subject should demonstrate a broad science background. Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers. Subjects to include: Biology/Human Biology/PE at a minimum of grade B.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

60 credits at Level 3. 39 credits passed at distinction with a minimum of 15 out of 39 credits in modules relating to Biology, Maths and Physics. The remaining 6 credits must be passed at merit or higher. The remaining 15 credits may be gained from ungraded credits at Level 3 and should be from academic subjects. Either another science or additional credits from the subjects stipulated above, 5 GCSE subjects graded 5-9 (or A*-C) and must include: English Language, Mathematics and Science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

30 points to include three higher level subjects at a minimum of Grade 5. Biology must be offered at a minimum of a Grade 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

BTEC nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades 5-9 (or former A* - C), which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Science dual award, Core Science and Applied GCSEs will also be considered. We will accept one BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (60 credits) at a minimum of Distinction. This must be accompanied by two A2 at Grade B, of which one subject should include Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Maths or Chemistry. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications. BTEC National Diploma (120 credits) in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ Medical Science graded at DD will be accepted. This must be accompanied by one A Level at grade B. In total, between the two qualifications; two separate subjects must be taken. Alternatively BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits) in either Applied Science/ Medical Science or Health and Social Care at DDD. The student is required to achieve 120 credits out of 180 at Distinction by the end of their second year.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

6 Higher Level subjects. 1 subject at grade H1 to include a science subject such as Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, and 2 subjects at grade H2 or above to include a further science subject and or Maths. The remaining 3 subjects must be graded at H3 or above. Out of the six subjects, English, Mathematics and a Science subject must be included. Higher grades may be required from students resitting.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs grades 5 -9 (or grades A* - C if assigned according to previous grading format), which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Please note that Science dual award is acceptable. Core Science and Applied GCSEs are also considered. All

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

Advanced Higher Level/ Higher Level A minimum of 5Bs from any combination of advanced higher and higher. Higher subject should demonstrate a broad science background. Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers. Subjects to include: Biology/Human Biology/PE at a minimum of grade B.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

Accepted at Grade A alongside two A2 levels at Grade B, one should be in a Science subject.

A level

B,B,B

GCE A2 levels BBB from three A2 levels with at least one Science subject. For applicants from England: Where a science subject has been taken at A2 (Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths) a pass in the science practical of each taken subject will be required. General studies is not acceptable. Higher grades may be required from resit students and Applied Science A2 Level must be accompanied by another Science A-Level, not applied.

T Level

D

T Levels in Health; Heath Science and Science will be considered with a grade of Distinction overall.

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