University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
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Course contact details
Course enquiries
Phone:01273 644644
Course summary
Diagnostic radiographers play a key role in medical teams by taking imaging. This helps to diagnose and monitor illness or injuries enabling patients to receive the right treatment.
It's a rewarding career and there is high demand for qualified practitioners.
On our Diagnostic Radiography degree you'll develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to meet statutory requirements.
You'll gain a professionally recognised qualification, and the caring skills needed for a successful career.
At university you'll practise your skills in our Clinical Imaging Suite and have clinical placements in each year of the degree.
Top reasons to choose this course
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Approved by the College of Radiographers and the Health and Care Professions Council.
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On-campus Clinical Imaging Suite with X-ray table and tube, and PACS/DICOM image store.
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Clinical placements in each year with opportunities in hospitals, community and private sector settings.
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Opportunities to gain experience with CT, PET scanning, nuclear medicine, MRI, neuroradiography, interventional radiography, cardiac cath labs, ultrasound and contrast media.
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Learn with a teaching team that includes experienced radiographers.
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Visiting guest lecturers from collaborating healthcare organisations.
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Non-repayable grant of at least £6,000 each academic year.
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Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in allied health, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.
Modules
Year 1
Introduction to Diagnostic Radiography
Radiation Physics
Foundations of Professional Practice in Diagnostic Radiography
Introduction to Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Practice Learning Diagnostic Radiography 1
Year 2
Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology
Professional Practice in Diagnostic Radiography
Science and Technology in Diagnostic Radiography
Research Methods in Healthcare
Practice Learning Diagnostic Radiography 2
Year 3
Image Interpretation
Enhanced Professional Practice in Diagnostic Radiography
Practice Learning Diagnostic Radiography 3
Research-based Project
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
- Radiographers, College of
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Brighton
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B821
- Institution code:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
14 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:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus Code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
128 pointsA level
ABBMust include at least one of biology, human biology, physics or chemistry at B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDMIn Health and Social Care or Applied Science.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits M: 15 creditsMust include units in biological science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points3 HL subjects including chemistry, biology, human biology or physics at H6.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs to include English Language & maths at grade C/4 or above.
T Level
DHealth; Healthcare Science or Science T Level accepted on this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
- Other
- Deferred applications: We are not able to accept applications for deferred entry onto this course. If you wish to apply for a later year of entry, we recommend waiting until the admissions cycle for that year opens – this is usually in October of each year. Age requirements Applicants must be aged 18 or over on the day the course commences.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four elements. Or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Sponsorship information
The government has announced that from September 2020 new and continuing students studying nursing, midwifery and some allied health subjects will receive a non-repayable grant of at least £5,000. Shortage specialisms such as radiography will receive an additional £1,000. Find out more on the NHS website.
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