DipHE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

London South Bank University

United Kingdom, London

University Rank:#901

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Duration2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,668 / year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 24, 2026

DipHE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

About

Image is everything

If you’d like to gain the knowledge and skills to practice as an assistant practitioner in the diagnostic imaging department, this course is the place to start. The DipHE Diagnostic Imaging course combines teaching practical skills with underpinning theory so that you'll be competent in a range of clinical settings. The course aims to develop confident and competent practitioners who practice compassionately, skillfully and safely while maintaining dignity and promoting health and wellbeing.

Why Diagnostic Imaging at LSBU?

check-circle: A professional accreditation – approved by the Health and Care Professions and accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.
heart: LSBU were named winners of the "Diagnostic Radiography Course of the Year" at the 2022 Radiology Awards
link: Clinical work placement opportunities at some of London's world-renowned hospitals, with opportunities including Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital
link: Specialist facilities including our Digital Diagnostic X-ray Room and the Digital Interpretation Lab
medkit: LSBU Health and Social Care graduates are the second highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and the sixth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry Level Requirements

Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

We expect applicants will come from a variety of academic backgrounds, but you will need to meet the following entry criteria:

Applicants must be employed as a support worker or assistant practitioner in a diagnostic imaging department.
A Level BBB in Science or;
BTEC National Diploma DDD in Science or professionally relevant subject or;
Access to HE Diploma in Science or similar with 30 Distinctions of which 18 must be in Science or;
Equivalent level 3 qualifications also considered
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths, English and Science or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Additional entry requirements

All Applicants must be 18 years or over at the commencement of the course
Satisfactory outcome at interview
Provide satisfactory references
Occupational health clearance
Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
Proof of ordinary residency
A valid passport required for enrolment purposes

English language

Those whom English is not their first language must achieve a minimum score of 7.0 overall or equivalent with not less than 7.0 in the listening and reading sections and not less than 7.0 in the writing and speaking sections for the International English Language Test Score (IELTS) at the time of application.

Interview

If your initial application to a Health and Social Care course is successful, you’ll be invited for an interview.

Visit our interview page for information on preparing for the day and what to bring.

Advanced entry

If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.

Foundation Year

If you have been out of study for a considerable amount of time or have slightly missed the entry requirements this course, you can take your first steps to becoming a registered practitioner with our Health and Social Care Foundation year. Boost your qualifications and confidence for further study with this one-year introductory course and on completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry on to one of our 13 health BSc pre-registration health and social care degrees.

Attributes and values

Personal qualities and values in line with those expected by the NHS constitution.

Career

Careers

Employability Service

At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

Free employability workshop and events for student all year round, more details can be found on our event section.
Online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
LSBU Careers Hub offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and support, guidance on future careers, as well as loads of career resources, connecting you with employers, exciting events, 1-1 support and relevant workshops.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

This course will equip you with the skills you need to perform as an assistant practitioner. You might choose to develop these further through a bridging module which allows access to the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography course.

: We are proud of our professional links with the Society and College of Radiographers is the professional body, representing the radiography workforce.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

23,668 / year(s)

DipHE DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

London South Bank University

United Kingdom, London

Go to Official Website