Diagnostic Radiography
Robert Gordon UniversityDiagnostic Radiography Master of Diagnostic Radiography – MDRad is a postgraduate degree at Robert Gordon University, based in Aberdeen, taught full-time over 4 years. 81% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.
A-Level Entry
BCC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
81.38%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
As a Diagnostic Radiographer you will use sophisticated imaging technology and a range of specialist modalities including digital radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, radionuclide imaging and ultrasound. Your key role will be to provide high quality diagnostic images to aid in the detection, monitoring and management of the patient's illness.
Changes to the traditional methods of healthcare provision mean entry-level graduate Radiographers are increasingly involved in extended roles including image commenting, image interpretation, report writing, patient treatment and prescribing of medications. These emergent skills require high levels of analytical, problem-solving and research skills.
This course has a 96% student satisfaction rate, and 100% of graduates go on to work and/or study six months after finishing the course - Unistats, 2018.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Diagnostic Radiography – MDRad
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Aberdeen
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Radiography and medical technology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ