Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Peel Park Campus 1

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a highly professional radiographer. Radiographers play a critical role in the healthcare team, using advanced imaging techniques to support the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. Combining science, technology, and patient care, youll learn to produce high-quality diagnostic images that are essential for medical professionals. With opportunities to specialise in ...Read more

Accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a highly professional radiographer. Radiographers play a critical role in the healthcare team, using advanced imaging techniques to support the diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. Combining science, technology, and patient care, you'll learn to produce high-quality diagnostic images that are essential for medical professionals. With opportunities to specialise in areas like ultrasound, CT/MRI scanning, and image reporting, this degree offers a clear pathway to a rewarding career in radiography.If you are a problem solver with a keen interest in science and technology and a caring, compassionate nature, this is the course for you. Throughout the degree, your development as a learner and a practitioner will be supported by academic and clinical teams dedicated to creating a positive and encouraging learning environment. You will spend 50% of your time on placement, gaining invaluable clinical experience, and when on campus, you will have access to dedicated facilities, including our £2.87m world-class Centre for Medical Imaging.

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WUSCA ranking:
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12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
Medical Technology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
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0%
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100%
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Medical Technology graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Medical Technology graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
15 Feb 24

Location is ideal if you travel by train, as the train station is literally on the door step of the uni! The main campus is large, split over 2 sites across the train tracks,..Read more

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09 Nov 23

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

DD Grades / Points required

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

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T Level:

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At least one science preferred (Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology,Physics, Psychology) at Grade B or above, however applicants without one of these subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is not accepted.

120 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one science preferred (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Psychology) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Highers considered only. At least one Science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Psychology) is preferable but applicants without will be considered on a case by case basis.

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60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3.All credits must be Merit or above, with a minimum of 30 achieved at DistinctionAccess to HE Diploma must include specific level 3 credits in Biology. Access to Medicine is also accepted. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade C/4 or 5 (or above).

At least one Science subject (Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Psychology) is preferable but applicants without will be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP.

120 UCAS Tariff points required, points from H1-H3 grades (A/B grades in the old system) considered only. H4 grade (C grade in the old system) and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. At least one science subject, preferably biology/human biology, at grade H3 (or B3 in the old system) is required. Applicants without biology/human biology but with other science subjects (physics, chemistry, psychology or Biology) will be considered. Must include English and Maths at H6 grade or above (D3 grade in the old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in the old system).

120 UCAS Tariff points required, points from H1-H3 grades (A/B grades in the old system) considered only. H4 grade (C grade in the old system) and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. At least one science subject, preferably biology/human biology, at grade H3 (or B3 in the old system) is required. Applicants without biology/human biology but with other science subjects (physics, chemistry, psychology or Biology) will be considered. Must include English and Maths at H6 grade or above (D3 grade in the old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in the old system).

In combination with one BTEC National Certificate or one GCE A Level, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

Science/ Applied Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

T-Level - Science - Laboratory Science specialism - MeritT-Level - Healthcare Science - Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism - MeritT-Level - Health - Merit

Popular A-level subjects

Medical Technology

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Biology
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Chemistry
44%
Mathematics
40%
Psychology
33%
Physics
23%
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15 Feb 24
Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons)
Location is ideal if you travel by train, as the train station is literally on the door step of the uni! The main campus is large, split over 2 sites across the train tracks,...
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Parisa
09 Nov 23
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It is a supportive...
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