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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B821

Diagnostic Radiography

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,550Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at University of Leicester is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Diagnostic radiography combines the empathy and compassion of healthcare with the expertise of managing advanced technology. High-quality diagnostic imagery is fundamental to modern medicine. As a radiographer you will need to know how your equipment and software work and how a human body works. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Anatomy and Physiology for Radiography
Radiation Physics and Protection
Medical Imaging Technology
Pathology and Disease Processes
Clinical Radiographic Practice
Professional Practice and Ethics in Healthcare
Image Acquisition and Analysis
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

ABB

Including one science (Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology). General Studies, Critical Thinking and Global Perspectives not accepted.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

Minimum grade 6 in HL science (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology). Minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if grade 5/C not held in English Language GCSE.

UCAS Points128

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic68

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,550

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£79,650

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 Leicester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,500£29,000
3 years£23,000£29,000£34,000
5 years£29,500£35,000£44,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% above UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%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

Subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Leicester

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