Course Summary

Diagnostic Imaging is central to health care today and is critical in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma and disease. Diagnostic radiographers produce and interpret images of the human body. Most of Scotland’s diagnostic radiographers graduate from GCU, equipped with the knowledge, competencies and attributes needed to practice in the modern health and social care services

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

The purpose of assessment is for learning, in conjunction with testing the student’s ability to demonstrate competence. A variety of summative and formative methods are employed including, coursework, simulated case studies, critical review, reflective reports, written and electronic exams, presentations, posters, clicker quizzes and the final year Honours project. Additionally, we compile objective structured clinical / radiographic exams utilising digital radiographic images. Students have professional performance assessments which evaluate practical skills within the clinical environment. Flexible online e-tutorials and exams allow students to choose when and where to undertake these components.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Health and Care Professions Council

Radiographers, College of

How to Apply

26 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: G42

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

to include 2 Sciences with one science at B Grade (Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics) but excluding General Studies plus GCSE Maths and English.

Science based HNC with Graded Unit B must have English or Communication 4 and Literature 1

English and 2 sciences (Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics) must have Maths at National 5 B or Int2 at B if not presented at Higher level

to include 4 in Biology and one other science plus English at Higher level and Physics is recommended at Standard level

BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Health Science) BTEC Extended Diploma Applied Science Science based BTEC Extended Diplomas all considered

to include English and 2 sciences (Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Physics)

Maths at Ordinary level 02

Academic IELTS of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 Higher ESOL at A

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

to include two science subjects (from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths) and English. PLUS National 5 Maths at B.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 12250.0 Year 1
International 12250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

2022/23 fees are yet to be confirmed. The stated fee is the 2021/22 fee and can be used as a guide. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Provider information

City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Glasgow
G4 0BA

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