15Nov
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
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Course summary
As a diagnostic radiographer, you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and treating injury and disease. This HCPC-approved (Health and Care Professions Council) course immerses you in advanced imaging techniques—from X-rays to MRI—while building key skills like patient care, communication, and teamwork. Learn in our cutting-edge radiography suite, where real-world practice meets expert teaching. You'll be guided by clinical professionals and visiting specialists from radiology, healthcare, and education. With hands-on placements starting in year one, you'll gain practical experience at NHS trusts, putting your skills into action. By the end of the three years, you'll be ready to register with the HCPC and kickstart your career as a diagnostic radiographer. Key features:
- Top 5 for Health Professions: Our Health Professions courses are ranked 4th best in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.
- HCPC accredited: You'll graduate with eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Build key skills: Master imaging techniques like X-rays, CT, and MRI to support accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Become career ready: Start clinical placements from year one, working with NHS trusts and private providers to gain hands-on experience. Our graduates thrive in roles as diagnostic radiographers - making an impact at various NHS trusts like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
- Authentic facilities: Train in our state-of-the-art digital X-ray suite, practicing examination techniques before treating real patients in regional hospitals.
- Industry-informed teaching: Explore modules on healthcare roles, anatomy and physiology, cross-sectional imaging, and practice placements.
- Global experience: Gain unique insights with DMU Global, where students have previously supported healthcare initiatives in India and Gambia.
- Broaden your horizons: Once qualified, radiographers can specialise in areas like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, research and management.
Modules
First Year Block 1: Imaging Science Block 2: Imaging anatomy and technique Block 3 & 4: Core Practice 1 Second Year Block 1 & 2: Core Practice 2 Block 3: Imaging Anatomy & Pathophysiology Block 4: Imaging Science & the Patient Third Year Block 1: Research skills Block 2 & 3: Core Practice 3 Block 4: Dissertation/Project
Assessment method
Teaching sessions may include: •Formal and interactive lectures •Staff and student seminars •Tutorial discussions •Practical and clinical-based workshops •Inter-professional (IP) learning with students from other healthcare professions •eLearning Assessment Methods include: •Written exams •Coursework (essays, posters, wikis) •Presentations •Dissertation •Practical and clinically-based assessment activities
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- D26
- Campus name:
- Leicester Campus
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
As well as academic requirements, you will also be required to meet and fulfil non-academic requirements which are stated below: • Self-Declaration Form clearance • Enhanced DBS disclosure clearance • Occupational Health clearance You must meet and fulfil all non-academic requirements before 18th July 2022.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
You submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure application form before starting the course (if you are overseas you will also need to submit a criminal records certificate from your home country), which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy. Contact us for up-to-date information.
Health checks
All successful applicants must complete an occupational health check declaration form and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure application form before starting the course.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| 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 | £17300 | Year 1 |
| International | £17300 | 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
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH