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...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

28/09/2026

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/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, including 15 in credits in biology, 15 credits in maths and 15 credits in physics/chemistry. 39 of the 60 credits must be at distinction, the remaining credits may be gained from ungraded level 3 credits and passed at merit or higher. 3 GCSEs in English, Maths and a science at grades 5/C.

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. BTEC National Extended Certificate We will accept one BTEC National Extended Certificate at a minimum of Distinction. This must be accompanied by two A2 subjects 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 We will accept in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ Medical Science graded at DD. This must be accompanied by a Science A2 subject (biology, physics, chemistry or maths) at grade B. In total, between the two qualifications, two separate subjects must be taken. BTEC National Extended Diploma We will accept in either Applied Science/ Medical Science or Health and Social Care at DDD.

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

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

Leaving Certificate: 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 G

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

Advanced Higher/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.

A level

B,B,B

GCE A2 levels BBB from three A2 levels with at least one Science subject. For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each 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, Health Sciences and Science is accepted with an overall grade of Distinction to include in the core.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

A

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

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