Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Portsmouth Campus

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3 Years

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Diagnostic radiographers are a vital part of healthcare teams – they use medical imaging 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.Course highlightsLearn how to examine patients safely using X-ray, CT scanning, fluoroscopy, MRI, ultrasound and morePractise your skills under ...Read more

Diagnostic radiographers are a vital part of healthcare teams – they use medical imaging 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.

Course highlights
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 Health and Care, complete with our brand new digital X-ray suite and digital mobile unit
Spend at least 10 weeks each year on clinical placement, working alongside qualified radiographers in real healthcare environments
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

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
42nd
What students say
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Emily
26 Feb 25

I am loving my course so far, however the only thing that I am not a fan of is St Michael's building, this is because I feel it is very dark and cramped because there is no..Read more

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Natalie
22 Feb 25

One of the best aspects of my uni experience is that I love my course! I also love the netball society that I am part of, the training sessions are fun and challenging as well as..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBC - BBB Grades / Points required

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

29 Grades / Points required

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

H3H3H3H3H4 - H3H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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

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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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£17,900 per year

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Emily
26 Feb 25
Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
I am loving my course so far, however the only thing that I am not a fan of is St Michael's building, this is because I feel it is very dark and cramped because there is no...
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Natalie
22 Feb 25
Diagnostic Radiography and Medical Imaging
One of the best aspects of my uni experience is that I love my course! I also love the netball society that I am part of, the training sessions are fun and challenging as well as...
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University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

The University of Portsmouth is located in the centre of the UK’s only island city....

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University of Portsmouth
University House, Winston Churchill Avenue Portsmouth Hampshire PO1 2UP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Portsmouth & Southsea  0.1 miles away

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