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Undergraduate

Course summary

Diagnostic Imaging is central to health care today and is critical in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma and disease. Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret images of the human body.

Most of Scotland’s diagnostic radiographers graduate from GCU, equipped with the knowledge, competencies and attributes needed to practice in the modern health and social care services

Assessment method

The purpose of assessment is for learning, in conjunction with testing the student’s ability to demonstrate competence. A variety of summative and formative methods are employed including, coursework, simulated case studies, critical review, reflective reports, written and electronic exams, presentations, posters, clicker quizzes and the final year Honours project.

Additionally, we compile objective structured clinical / radiographic exams utilising digital radiographic images. Students have professional performance assessments which evaluate practical skills within the clinical environment.

Flexible online e-tutorials and exams allow students to choose when and where to undertake these components.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Health and Care Professions Council
  • Radiographers, College of

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU has vacancies
  • Wales has vacancies
  • England has vacancies
  • International has vacancies
  • Scotland does not have vacancies
  • Northern Ireland has vacancies
  • Republic of Ireland has vacancies

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B821
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - BCC

to include two sciences from Maths, Physics, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry or Double/Single Life and Health Sciences, Nutrition and Food Science, Health and Social Care, Environmental Science

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

BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Science) or Applied Science

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diplomas in a relevant subject are considered.

Scottish Higher - BBBC

to include two sciences from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Application of Maths, Physics or Environmental Science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

to include two sciences at HL 4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3

to include Two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics to Maths

Scottish HNC - Pass

Level 1: HNC relevant science subject (such as Applied Sciences) with Graded Unit B

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level - M

Health and Science: Science or Health and Science: Healthcare Science or Health and Science: Health

SWAP Access to Radiography Glasgow Kelvin college at BBB. Other SWAP Access courses in Science subjects are also considered.

Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no element below 6.5
Higher ESOL at A

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BCCC

including two sciences from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Application of Maths, Physics or Environmental Science

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
PVG Check in Scotland Local Police Check for other Countries
Health checks
To be organised by the University
Other
Check that applicant will be either 18 when they start the course or 18 by 1st March 2026.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element
Higher ESOL at A also considered

Historical entry grades data

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Student Outcomes

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

Sponsorship information

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