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This four-year undergraduate master's/BSc (Hons) degree course will give you the theoretical understanding and practical skills you will need to build a rewarding career as a diagnostic radiographer. Practice placements are an integrated part of the course and allow you to put your theoretical knowledge into practice.

During your first two years, you’ll join a diverse cohort of students, exploring the fundamental principles of diagnostic radiography and gain hands-on practice experience through placement-based learning within health and social care.

As you progress, you will move on to either the BSc (Hons) or remain on the undergraduate master’s pathway depending on your aspirations and performance. Both pathways develop professional skills, knowledge and attributes through a combination of university and placement-based learning. The undergraduate master’s offers an opportunity to delve deeper into areas such as leadership, service improvement, research and public health, at a higher level.

Upon graduation, both pathways lead to eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), opening doors to a fulfilling career in diagnostic radiography.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:

4 Highers at BBBC (standard entry) or BCCC (widening access entry) including Biology, Chemistry or Physics plus English, Maths or Applications of Maths and a science subject at National 5.

You may be requested to be immunised against Hepatitis B.

You would require a satisfactory PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) check to show you are suitable for this type of course. Contact Disclosure Scotland for details.