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**Overview**
Diagnostic radiographers are a vital part of healthcare teams – they use powerful equipment to take images of inside the body, then interpret these images to diagnose and understand patients health conditions.
This BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging degree prepares you for a career identifying illnesses and helping to save lives.
- Learn how to examine patients safely using X-ray, CT scanning, fluoroscopy, MRI, ultrasound and more
- Practise your skills under expert supervision in our Centre for Simulation in H...
**Overview**<br/>Diagnostic radiographers are a vital part of healthcare teams – they use powerful equipment to take images of inside the body, then interpret these images to diagnose and understand patients health conditions.<br/><br/>This BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging degree prepares you for a career identifying illnesses and helping to save lives.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to examine patients safely using X-ray, CT scanning, fluoroscopy, MRI, ultrasound and more<br/><br/><br/>- Practise your skills under expert supervision in our Centre for Simulation in Health and Care, complete with digital X-ray suite<br/><br/><br/>- Spend at least 14 weeks each year on clinical placements, working alongside experienced radiographers in real hospitals and NHS Trusts<br/><br/><br/>- Become eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) when you graduate, ready for a career as a Diagnostic Radiographer or to train further and enter advanced practice, research, teaching or health management<br/><br/><br/>**Approved by:**<br/>This course was approved by the College of Radiographers for 5 years from 16 March 2020. Its also approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>Without diagnostic radiographers it would be harder to diagnose, treat and manage illness and disease. They provide essential services to millions of people every year and are often the first people patients and service users come into contact with during their care. <br/><br/>Demand for diagnostic radiographers is rising too. Just before the pandemic, an independent report for NHS England highlighted the need for 3,500 additional radiographers over the next five years, and a 2020 census by The College of Radiographers revealed high vacancy rates in the field. <br/><br/>So, with this degree qualification, you can expect a rewarding career and high demand for your skills.<br/><br/>**What you do with a Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging degree**<br/>Most of our students quickly secure roles as Diagnostic Radiographers in the NHS. As a newly qualified NHS Diagnostic Radiographer in 2021, you could earn a starting salary of £25,655, moving up to £31,354 (Band 5).<br/><br/>With more experience, you could earn up to £39,027 (Band 6), and with a role in management or advanced practice, you could make between £40,057 and £53,219 (Bands 7 to 8a), or more as a consultant.<br/><br/>You could also work as a diagnostic radiographer for independent providers, industrial companies and veterinary clinics as you progress your career.<br/><br/>With experience and additional training, your skills will also open doors into advanced practice in areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Postgraduate study or research in specialisms such as computed tomography, medical magnetic resonance, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and medical physics<br/><br/><br/>- Health management through the NHS Graduate Scheme<br/><br/><br/>- Teaching<br/><br/><br/>Our graduates have gone on to work for these institutions:<br/>- Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust<br/><br/><br/>- University Hospital Southampton<br/><br/><br/>- Southampton General Hospital<br/><br/><br/>- Spire Southampton<br/><br/><br/>- Western Sussex NHS Hospital Trust<br/><br/><br/>- Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary<br/><br/><br/>- St Georges NHS Foundation Trust, London <br/><br/><br/>**Clinical placements**<br/>Youll attend clinical placements on this course, supported by clinical mentors and registered healthcare professionals. Youll have 2 or 3 placement blocks in each academic year, each lasting between 6 and 9 weeks. Youll spend at least 14 weeks on placement each year.<br/><br/>On placement, youll take part in all imaging modalities, including conventional imaging and remote imaging, theatre imaging, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, ultrasound and radionuclide imaging. Youll be supervised by an experienced radiographer at all times to ensure a safe environment and the highest levels of patient care.<br/><br/>Youll be looked after by University Link Radiographers, who will monitor your progress, provide expert guidance and support, and oversee all aspects of your placement experience.
Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 22nd September.
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Portsmouth offers accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 22nd September.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 7th August. Priority Clearing applicants will jump the queue on Results Day, get exclusive Clearing updates, invites to Portsmouth Prepare for Clearing Webinars and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the open day, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BB81
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
112
120
112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a minimum of 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered.
Not Accepted
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science) /122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Health-based), with no more than 6 level 3 credits at Pass in science subjects.
29
29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level, to include 5 points from a Higher Level in a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 5 points from a Higher Level in a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C).
H3,H3,H3,H3,H4
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
To include a Higher Level Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) at H3. Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered.
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
112-120 Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers, including a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics)at grade D. Advanced Highers in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 54-56, to include a Principal Subject in Science (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) at M3. Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
B,B,B
B,B,C
112-120 points from 3 A levels, including a minimum of 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered.
M
Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences, Metrology sciences)
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, including a minimum of 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics), plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered.
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