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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B821

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Cumbria
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,800Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at University of Cumbria is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Would you like to become a radiographer? Immerse yourself in real-world challenges and train to be a diagnostic radiographer with this diagnostic radiography degree. From anatomy and radiologic technologies to applied human sciences, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to succeed as a confident and qualified radiographer. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Anatomy and Physiology for Radiography
Radiological Physics and Protection
Digital Imaging Technologies
Projectional Radiography Techniques
Computed Tomography and Advanced Imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Principles
Professional Practice and Clinical Skills
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
UCAS Code:B821
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC - BBB

UCAS Points108

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£29,000£33,000£37,500
5 years£32,000£38,500£42,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 35% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
80%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria offers Diagnostic Radiography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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