About Bsc (hons) Diagnostic Imaging in Glasgow Caledonian University
Diagnostic Radiographers produce and interpret images of the human body. Diagnostic Imaging is central to health care and is critical in the diagnosis and treatment of trauma and disease.
GCU's Diagnostic Imaging qualification is recognised worldwide and allows you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Society and College of Radiographers.
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. You will have access to a dedicated x-ray suite that simulates practice.
An elective placement at the end of Year 3 provides the opportunity to study abroad.
Your career
The NHS employs 90% of Diagnostic Radiographers. There are opportunities to gain employment within the acute sector, community sector, national screening programmes and private practice. Career opportunities allow for the development to advanced and consultant practitioner roles.
We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.
Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.
The learning and teaching methods we use ensure that our programme is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers.
We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills.
Higher Secondary academic level qualification including English and Maths . Academic IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Highlights
| Year of Establishment |
1993 |
| Location |
Glasgow, Scotland |
| Type of University |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Number of Campuses |
3 |
| Faculty Member |
1,600 |
| Total Enrollment |
20,000 |
| Basic Tuition Fee (UG International) |
12,250 GBP |
| Basic Tuition Fee (PG International) |
14,500 GBP |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, CAE |
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The table below shows the estimated annual tuition fee at the university that an international student needs to pay. Apart from these there are certain additional costs that are to be covered by the applicant. The fee status will be reviewed as part of the university admissions process based on the information provided by the applicant in their application.
| Program |
Annual Tuition Fee (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate |
12,250 |
| Postgraduate-taught |
13,500 |
| Global MBA |
14,500 |
| Postgraduate-research |
15,000 |
| Living expenses |
1,015 GBP to 1,265 GBP per month |
International students are required to provide proof of enough money to cover the living costs for a total of 9 months or for the length of the program (if this is less than 9 months) to UKVI and be able to apply for the General student visa to the UK.
Living expenses in Glasgow are around 1,015 GBP per month while the living expenses in London are 1,265 GBP per month.
