Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)
City, University of London
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The BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at City is a route into a rewarding lifelong career as a Diagnostic Radiographer and provides students with the knowledge and skills to diagnose disease and trauma by producing and interpreting images. Upon graduation, students will be professionally recognised by the College of Radiographers and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise in the UK.**Ranked 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for ...Read more

The BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at City is a route into a rewarding lifelong career as a Diagnostic Radiographer and provides students with the knowledge and skills to diagnose disease and trauma by producing and interpreting images. Upon graduation, students will be professionally recognised by the College of Radiographers and will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to practise in the UK.


Ranked 1st in London and 2nd in the UK for Health Professions, Guardian University Guide 2025.

City is ranked 1st in London for Medical Technology, including Radiography for three consecutive years (Complete University Guide 2019, 2020 and 2021). It is ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Medical Technology, including Radiography (NSS 2021 and 2022), and 2nd in London for Radiography (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021).The course provides the physical, technological, biological and social knowledge required to work within a healthcare team and the professional skills and accreditation to practice as a radiographer. Students learn through classroom teaching, simulated practice in our Clinical Skills Centre, and clinical placements. City has one of the best equipped radiography clinical skills suites in the UK, offering a unique environment which mirrors many of the facilities encountered whilst undertaking practice placements in the clinical environment.The course is taught by academics who are experts within the field and many of whom are active clinicians and researchers. Our curriculum concentrates on evidence based teaching and is directly influenced by the research happening within the department which is informing radiography policy and practice. We have long standing and close links with radiology departments in hospitals, the radiography profession, and industry; all of this offers a challenging yet supportive environment in which to study.Career prospects for City's Radiography graduates are excellent. Many of our students go on to work in leading hospitals in London and throughout the UK and there is also a possibility to practice internationally.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
Medical Technology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Medical Technology graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Medical Technology graduate salary
£25,000

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

120 points (typically BBB or BBC with a relevant EPQ). Must include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. In addition to five passes at grade 4 GCSE, including English Language, Mathematics and Double Science.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access to HE Diploma in Radiography or Science only with full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 30 credits at Distinction with at least 6 credits at Distinction in Physics and 15 credits at Merit. Applicants must hold GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C (4) or above.

Must include a minimum of 5 in SL Physics. A minimum of 5 in SL Maths and English

Applied Science or Medical Science only(Applied Science or Medical Science only) or D*D*D (Applied Science or Biomedical Science).Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) (2010 - 2016) – D*D*D (Applied Science or Medical Science only).BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (2002 – 2010) – D*D*D (Applied Science or Medical Science only).4 GCSE, including English Language, Mathematics and Double Science.

Popular A-level subjects

Medical Technology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
75%
Chemistry
59%
Mathematics
57%
Psychology
24%
Physics
22%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,249 per year

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£9,249 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,249 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,249 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£21,700 per year

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Students from EU

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£21,700 per year

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Students from International

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£21700 Per year

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City, University of London
City, University of London , City of London

Founded over 130 years ago, City, University of London is located in the heart of London....

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City, University of London
The Admissions Office Northampton Square London Islington EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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