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Winner of Diagnostic Radiographer Course of the Year 2022 - Radiology Awards. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.

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Career opportunities: 94 percent of Health Professions graduates get graduate level jobs or are in further education at professional or higher education level, within 15 months of graduation (Guardian University Guide 2024).

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Learn from academics who practice in the medical field, ensuring your education is up-to-date, relevant and informed by the needs of employers.

Overview

Play a key role in patient care

Diagnostic Radiographers play a key role in the medical sector, working at the forefront of technology and patient care by supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It’s a career that combines human anatomy, pathology and technology, allowing you to harness your passion for healthcare while learning the intricate details of patient management and care, the human body, physiology, radiation physics and radiographic techniques.

You will combine academic study with clinical practice in London’s renowned teaching hospitals to graduate with all the skills you need to produce the highest quality images while providing patients with excellent care. You’ll then be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer, enabling you to take your first post in your exciting career.

On this course, you will learn from trained and experienced professionals who have a broad experience across the private and public health care sectors. Their expertise will be integral to your education, as they will not only pass on knowledge of the sector and the discipline itself, but they will show you how to truly place patients at the centre of your care.

Our location in central London gives you access to a diverse range of training environments within which to build your skills. We cover large busy hospitals and trauma centres across the city as well as smaller, district general hospitals and private healthcare institutions.

You will build strong working relationships with radiography teams at hospital sites throughout the duration of your training, with students often going on to successfully secure jobs through these connections. The course embeds professional skills throughout the curriculum, as well as helping you boost your skills in job application and networking through job fairs and events.

On this course, 50% of your time is involved in academic study and 50% in clinical practice, within a broad variety of health care settings. Clinical practice placements allow you to put theory into practice by working with a range of health professionals in a hospital environment.  Although sometimes challenging, practical learning is one of the most interesting and exciting aspects of learning to be a radiographer.

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Course Content

What will I learn? 

All the modules on the course are aligned to the core knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a diagnostic radiographer determined by the Health and Care Professions Council and the College of Radiographers. Our Medical Imaging Practice modules will push you to develop not only your technical radiographic skills, but also your communication, teamwork, and management skills.

Another stand-out module is our Contemporary Issues in Medical Imaging module which enables our learners to take all the academic writing, research and critical appraisal skills they have learnt and developed to produce a literature review on a current and relevant topic related to medical imaging. This will develop your skills in research and writing, which is equally as important for any healthcare professional today.

Methods of assessment for course overall: 30% coursework.

Some compulsory skills sessions may take place in the evening.

Digital Diagnostic X-ray Room

LSBU recently launched the innovative Fujifilm D-EVO suite for Diagnostic Radiography students. This is a digital diagnostic X-ray room, which is used as a general X-ray room for practical skills and simulation sessions to develop radiographic technique. Students can practice positioning using our three x-ray adult dummies (phantoms) including a baby phantom with fully movable joints. Students utilise the fixed x-ray equipment and two new Siemens Mobile units for practising this technique. This prepares and improves their knowledge in preparation for imaging patients during clinical placement.

Digital Interpretation Laboratory

Diagnostic Radiography students use the digital image interpretation lab for image evaluation and simulation of both CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) virtual software. We have a range of x-ray images available for evaluation via PACS bin, and online database of medical imaging. With image evaluation students learn to identify normal anatomy and diagnose and describe fractures and common pathology.

The state-of-the-art CT and MRI virtual software allows students to be in the driving seat of a scanner and learn how to set up and perform scans safely on a virtual patient. The systems guide, test and give feedback on student performance. This gives students additional time and a safe space to build their skills in these modalities ready for employment.

Students can access both PACS bin and CT Scanlab on their own devices away from campus.

This is a foundation module aimed at students who'll be working with ionising radiation in a clinical environment. The module will introduce the basic concept of atomic structure and will then build on this to explain how x-rays are produced and how radiation interacts with matter. Fundamentally, this module will concentrate on using radiation in a safe manner and will therefore include sessions on radiobiology (including genetics), radiation protection (including personal dosimetry and QA) and the legislation surrounding the use of ionising radiation in the clinical environment. Level 4. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examination. Summative assessment: 2-hour unseen written examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

The module is designed to provide knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the following key body systems: integumentary, respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and urinary. Some aspects of the physiology and pathology of the musculoskeletal system will also be addressed. Level 4. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examination. Summative assessment: 2 hour unseen written examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

This module offers a foundation for students undertaking the diagnostic imaging pathway. It provides a context for the practice of diagnostic imaging and a basic insight into the radiological environment and associated general principles. In addition, the module introduces the skills of clinical reasoning and reflection, evaluating information to facilitate evidence-based practice, and problem-solving within the context of the clinical environment. Level 4. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

This module will introduce you to the place and value of inter-professional and collaborative working in health and social care delivery. The module aims to support the development of the necessary communication, personal, partnership working and reflective practice skills required to meet the needs of clients/carers and diverse populations who are at the centre of inter-professional health and social care delivery. You'll work collaboratively online to explore and develop an understanding of the purpose, scope and range of inter-professional and collaborative working. Assessment method: 100% coursework. 20 credits. 

This module acts as a basis for the development of requisite skills and competence in the practice of routine, conventional diagnostic imaging. It's clinically based and requires that you have access to an agreed and formally accredited practice placement site. Level 4. 40 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examinations and continuous clinical monitoring via clinical portfolio.  Summative assessment: Semester 1 a 2 hour unseen written examination 50% weighting, Semester 2 a 1 hour unseen workstation examination 50% weighting, and Clinical Portfolio Pass/Fail. Students are required to achieve a pass in all elements of assessment. 

This is module aimed to develop students understanding of specialist imaging modalities and their application in a clinical environment. The module will introduce the basic concept of image production of IR, CT, MRI, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Group presentation. Summative assessment: Poster presentation examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

The module is designed to provide knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the following key body systems: reproductive, vascular and hepatobiliary. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examination. Summative assessment: 2 hour unseen written examination. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

This module aimto provide students with knowledge of common disease processes in selected body systems and recognise the impact these diseases have on other systems. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

This module aims to develop students’ appreciation for the role of research and evaluation in contemporary healthcare practice. This is done by enabling students understanding of the research process by teaching them how to read, interpret and appraise primary research that is relevant to practice. Level 5. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

This module continues to develop student’s clinical skills and competence in the practice of routine, conventional diagnostic imaging and introduces specialist modalities such as CT, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. Level 5. 40 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examinations and continuous clinical monitoring via clinical portfolio. Summative assessment: Semester 1 a 2 hour unseen written examination 50% weighting, Semester 2 a 1 hour unseen workstation examination 50% weighting, and Clinical Portfolio Pass/Fail. Students are required to achieve a pass in all elements of assessment. 

This module has a focus on accountability, professional behaviours and continual professional development. Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast. 40 % pass. 100% weighting.

This module offers the student an opportunity to interpret radiographic images. This module will provide the student with the advanced clinical perspective necessary for them to make an effective and safe contribution in their first clinical appointment. Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock written exam. Summative assessment: 2-hour unseen work station written examination. 40% Pass mark. 100% Weighting.

The main focus of the module will be an understanding of the application of evidence-based practice within diagnostic imaging.  It seeks to address emerging topics which are of importance to imaging practitioners, service users and health care providers. It is essential that this module maintains a contemporary focus throughout and therefore the indicative content, within a broad structure, will be governed to some extent by changes in health care policy and areas of student interest. Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft of the summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 literature review. 40% pass mark. 100% weighting. 

This module is the final interprofessional learning module that will explore leadership, quality improvement and change within organisations from an interprofessional perspective. The module looks at a strategic, evidence based approach to change management in a range of environments. Level 6. 20 Credits. Formative assessment: 500 word draft or plan of summative assignment. Summative assessment: 3000 word written assignment OR, 20 minute podcast 100% weighting. 

This module continues to develop student’s clinical skills and competence in the practice of routine, conventional diagnostic imaging and introduces specialist imaging such as MRI, neuroradiology, cardiac and breast imaging. Level 6. 40 Credits. Formative assessment: Mock examinations and continuous clinical monitoring via clinical portfolio. Summative assessment: Semester 1 a 2 hour unseen written examination 50% weighting, Semester 2 a 1 hour unseen workstation examination 50% weighting, and Clinical Portfolio Pass/Fail. Students are required to achieve a pass in all elements of assessment. 

* Modules are subject to review and change throughout the year.

All the modules on the course are aligned to the core knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a diagnostic radiographer determined by the Health and Care Professions Council and the College of Radiographers. Our Medical Imaging Practice modules will push you to develop not only your technical radiographic skills, but also your communication, teamwork, and management skills.

Another stand-out module is our Contemporary Issues in Medical Imaging module which enables our learners to take all the academic writing, research and critical appraisal skills they have learnt and developed to produce a literature review on a current and relevant topic related to medical imaging. This will develop your skills in research and writing, which is equally as important for any healthcare professional today.

Methods of assessment for course overall: 30% coursework.

Some compulsory skills sessions may take place in the evening.

Digital Diagnostic X-ray Room

LSBU recently launched the innovative Fujifilm D-EVO  suite for Diagnostic Radiography students. This is a digital diagnostic X-ray room, which is used as a general X-ray room for practical tutorials on radiographic technique. Students are able to practice on each other and use the equipment , such as moving and positioning X-ray tube, table and vertical stand. This helps them to learn patient positioning for general radiographic positioning.

Digital Interpretation Laboratory

Diagnostic Radiography students use the digital image interpretation lab with a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) similar to that used in the NHS. In this lab there is:

  • 25 PCs with dual roles
  • image interpretation - connected to the PACS

The image interpretation lab is used for positioning workshops where limbs are positioned into appropriate points for X-ray. Students evaluate images and diagnose fractures and breaks as well as carrying out mandatory training of moving and handling the patient. In workshops, students are presented with a case study and have to decide how to best achieve desired images.

Students use the laboratory on a weekly basis throughout their studies and case studies of images get progressively more difficult throughout the course.

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Teaching and Assessment 

How will I learn?

As a professional diagnostic radiographer, you will need to be able tuse highly technical, computerised equipment expertly and consistently while also maintaining strong levels of attention to detail, problem solving and good interpersonal skills. As such your education will be spent building technical competency and applying it in a variety of patient-centred work placements in NHS acute Trusts, community placements, and the independent sector.

Alongside placement you will learn essential skills in moving and handling (patients) and basic life support. These are provided by the university and will be supported by e-learning resources as part of your clinical portfolio. Ensuring you are fully prepared for placement.

Year 1

These first placements take place in general X-ray, emergency X-ray, and fluoroscopy.

You will start the course in September and will attend your first placement in semester 1; this introduces you to theory in practice from the very start of your course. Many of the staff you will be working with are themselves alumni, so have a sound understanding of what you will need for your placement.

Year 2

Second year placements will include some specialist placements in dental, DEXA and IR (Interventional Radiography) and also cover the modalities of CT, MRI, US (Ultrasound) and nuclear medicine.

Year 3

When on placement, you will act as a supernumerary member of staff whilst always working closely with your supervising radiographer. You will also gain specialist placement experience in breast, cardiac and neuro imaging. Every site has a Link Tutor allocated, a University Tutor who provides support to you during your time at the site. These sites also have nominated Practice Educators or Student Liaisons; these are clinical staff who'll look after whilst at your placement.

Module co-ordinators provide material online and are encouraged to explore the use of online technologies that provide virtual teaching and assessment environments

  • Lectures will be used to introduce and provide new information and update existing knowledge
  • Tutorials with individuals and groups *Academic workshops, including problem-based learning activities
  • Formative assessments
  • Skills lab workshops to prepare apprentices for clinical placements
  • Critical incident analysis to reflect upon practice-based issues
  • Structured reading/guided study
  • Workbooks to develop and update knowledge
  • Online group work and e-learning strategies
  • Small group exercises
    Resources
  • Large and small teaching spaces.
  • Skills laboratories, including specialist Diagnostic Radiography laboratory
  • Computer laboratories
  • Library
  • Work-based learning environments
    Percentage of time spent in different learning activities
    Lectures and seminarsSelf-directed studyWork-based placements
    Year 116%42%42%
    Year 216%44%40%
    Year 317%47%36%

    Personal tutoring

    As a Health and Social Care student, you will be allocated a named tutor during your first three weeks at LSBU.  The role of your tutor is to be your primary contact for academic and professional development support.Your tutor will support you to get the most of your time at LSBU, providing advice and signposting to other sources of support in the University. They should be the first person at the university that you speak to if you are having any difficulties that are affecting your work. These could be academic, financial, health-related or another type of problem.

    Teaching Team

    Staff who teach on the course come from the Division of Radiography and ODP and more specifically are trained and experienced Diagnostic Radiographers, with input from other Divisions in the Institute of Health and Social Care. Service users and people with lived experience also contribute to delivery of the course.

Careers

What’s in it for me? 

This is your future. Your career. Your success. And we’re here for it.

Going to university might just be the biggest investment you ever make, but with us by your side you can turn a degree into a bright future, full of purpose, passion and career you can be proud of (which may be why our graduates earn the highest average salaries across London Modern universities).

As well as joining a community committed to your development and growth, this course has connections with the following NHS trusts:

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • King's College Hospital
  • St George's Hospital
  • Queens Hospital, Romford
  • Barts Health, Whipps Cross
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich
  • Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford,
  • Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough
  • University Hospital, Lewisham
  • East Surrey Hospital, Redhill
  • Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals
  • Epsom General Hospital
  • The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge
  • The London Bridge Hospital
  • The Cleveland Clinic

With Diagnostic Radiography at LSBU you also get:

To study a degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers.

Training in professional environments that equip you for your future career. We have had past graduates go on to work with Whipps Cross, West Middlesex, St George’s and Guy’s hospital.

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Diagnostic Radiographer, opening a world of career progression.

Training access to a Digital Diagnostic X-ray Room and Digital Interpretation Lab.

Potential eligibility to receive a non-refundable receive a non-repayable amount of up to £11,000 per academic year with the NHS Learning Support Fund.

Graduates from this course are eligible to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing them to practice within the NHS as well as the private sector both in the UK and abroad.

Role and responsibilities

Diagnostic radiographers use sophisticated equipment to produce high-quality images of the human body in order to identify and diagnose injury and disease. From X-rays and CT scanners through to using radio nuclide imaging, there are a wide range of imaging technologies available for diagnostic radiographers to use.

Diagnostic radiographers need to be able to use highly technical, computerised equipment, and require strong levels of attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.

There are options available for specialisation, such as trauma/accident and emergency, or medical ultrasound. This can be one route for career development, however there are opportunities to advance into senior practitioner roles, or into management regardless.

Salary

Most diagnostic radiographers work for the NHS, where the starting salary is around £20,000 - £27,000. Depending on career progression, you could earn up to £65,000. (All About Careers)

Career progression

Recent graduates from this course have gone onto roles in a range of specialist areas and have opportunities to progress in a variety of health-related fields. Some of our graduates go on to attain consultant practitioner status or to diversify into fields such as research, education or management.

If you graduate from this course and become a clinically experienced diagnostic radiographer, you can gain additional expertise through postgraduate, post-registration and continuing professional development frameworks. Have a look at professional development courses in our online CPPD prospectus.

The programme is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and successful completion confers eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

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The Health and Care Professions Council is the regulator of health, Psychological and Social professionals

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The Society and College of Radiographers is the professional body representing the radiography workforce

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The programme is awarded the Diagnostic Radiography Course of the Year 2022, Radiology Awards 2022

Placements

You'll spend 50% of your time involved in academic study and 50% in clinical practice within a broad variety of health care settings.  A clinical practice placement allows you to put theory into practice by working with a range of health professionals in clinics.  Although sometimes initially challenging, practice learning is one of the most interesting and exciting aspects of learning to be a radiographer.

Clinical settings

You'll experience a variety of placements, in NHS acute Trusts, community placements, and the independent sector.

Our main clinical sites for placements include:

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • King's College Hospital
  • St George's Hospital
  • Queens Hospital, Romford
  • Barts Health
  • Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich
  • Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford,
  • Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough
  • University Hospital, Lewisham
  • Royal Sussex University Hospital, Brighton
  • East Surrey Hospital, Redhill
  • Hammersmith and Charing Cross Hospitals
  • Epsom General Hospital
  • The Lister Hospital, Chelsea Bridge
  • The London Bridge Hospital

Specialist placements include those at:

  • Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
  • King's College Hospital
  • The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square
  • St George's Hospital
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital

Support from a mentor

At two of our sites we have Lecture Practitioners; staff who work closely with you whilst on placement. Our other sites have a Link Tutor allocated - a University Tutor who provides support to you.  These sites also have nominated Practice Educators who'll look after you during your placement.

LSBU CareerSmart is your ultimate gateway to career success. Our innovative programme is designed to ensure you graduate with more than just a degree, providing the support you need to stand out in a competitive job market. We've got all the tools you need, including:

  • AI Powered Career Sets - Get instant personalised feedback on your CV and cover letter by submitting it via our AI powered career tool.
  • Gamification Interviews - Get ready to pass those interviews with unlimited training access to our gamification interviews and psychometric tests!
  • Personalised Career Development Dashboard - Keep up with your skills progression with free access to practical assessments, LinkedIn learning, mentoring, and industry-standard facilities.

We understand that you’re in the driver’s seat of your career, which is why we’re committed to matching your passion and energy every step of the way.

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Entry Level Requirements

    Entry to the Diagnostic Radiography course will be based on your personal statement and academic results. Academic results must include the following:

    • A Level BBB including 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
    • 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
    • Provide satisfactory references
    • Occupational health clearance
    • Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
    • Proof of ordinary residency
    • A valid passport required for enrolment purposes
    • Personal qualities and values in line with those expected by the NHS constitution

    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.

    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
    Been out of study for a long time? Or maybe you haven’t met the entry requirements of your chosen degree? Our entry year acts as a bridge to degree-level studies.

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Additional Info

If you do not have the required English and Maths qualifications needed to satisfy the entry requirements for this programme, we have courses available at our partner College that you can take to upskill in these areas. Find out more at South Bank College.

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Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements.

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Course delivery modes and application methods

Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method
Full-time 3 years September B821 UCAS

Please note that this course is closed for applications for 2025 but is open for applications for 2026 entry.

All full time undergraduate students apply to the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full details of how to do this are supplied on our How to apply webpage for undergraduate students.

Interview  

As part of the selection process you'll be expected to attend an MMI interview. Find out more.

Personal statement

The UCAS application will pose three questions to you: 1) why do you want to study this course?; (2) How have you studies and qualifications helped you prepare for this course? and (3) what else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful? It is important that you focus on your personal statement and take time to give a detailed answer to each question. However, it is also important to us for you to let us know why you are the right candidate for Diagnostic Radiography at LSBU. As you answer the questions posed by the UCAS application please try to consider and answer our course specific criteria too which includes:

1. Why Diagnostic Radiography?

What traits and characteristics do you have that will make you a great radiographer? What are your goals for this career?

2. What is your understanding of the role of a Diagnostic Radiographer?

What is the scope of practice and what skills are required? Include examples to show you have these skills.

3. How do you demonstrate the NHS values?

Through your previous education, work experience, jobs, hobbies etc how do you demonstrate the NS values: working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality of care, compassion, improving lives, everyone counts

For more information about the NHS Values please visit the NHS website.

4. Do you have any experience in a health care environment or imaging department?  

Explain what you have gained from this experience and why you think you are suited to the role. This experience could be for a day or a week. Experience in a radiography department or a healthcare environment is a great way to see firsthand what a radiographer does on a day-to-day basis. This is not a requirement for the course however it is seen as beneficial.

5. Do you have any hobbies, interests, work or volunteer experience that can be applied to working as a Diagnostic Radiographer?

Explain what it is and how it will help to prepare you for a career as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Results

If you are unsuccessful in your application to LSBU for this year you cannot apply through UCAS Extra or Clearing. However you can apply for the following year.  It is important that you read the comments in the results statement so that you are prepared for any other interviews you may have.

International applicants

The application process may involve further steps for International applicants (non-EU nationals). All non-EU applicants for this course must therefore contact the International Office as soon as possible to discuss the admissions steps and the immigration requirements : international@lsbu.ac.uk or +44 (0) 20 7815 6189.

How to Apply

Read more about how to apply for undergraduate courses.

International students

International applicants can apply directly to LSBU and should consult our international how to apply guide for further information on the application process and key dates.

Accommodation

Students should apply for accommodation at London South Bank University (LSBU) as soon as possible, once we have made an offer of a place on one of our academic courses. Read more about applying for accommodation at LSBU.

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Prepare to start

We help our students prepare for university even before the semester starts. To find out when you should apply for your LSBU accommodation or student finance read the How to apply tab for this course.

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Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

All pre-registration students need to be DBS cleared before going on placement. You’ll need to have an enhanced DBS check even if you have had one before and will not be able to go on placement until this is complete.

The DBS process is not difficult but can take some time so it's best to get started as soon as you receive your email. You will receive the email during Summer before the start of the programme commencement.

DBS update service

If you're part of the DBS update service, your subscription is up to date and you already have a DBS certificate, please bring in your original green DBS certificate for the document check. To take advantage of the update service, your certificate needs to be classified as 'Enhanced' and workforce must be listed as 'Adult and Child'. If you have any queries, please email us at hscdbsoh@lsbu.ac.uk.

How to complete  your DBS

Our DBS supplier, Verifile, will send you an email with all the details you need to complete your DBS.

Verifile will give you instructions to log into their system and complete your personal details and information. To complete the process, you'll need your passport or driving licence and 5-year address history including dates when you moved in/out.

You can use your application number to track the progress of your DBS.

When you've finished, your Disclosure Statement will be mailed to the most recent address in your submission, so please make sure it's correct. We don't automatically receive a copy of this Statement, which is why we need you to bring it in as part of the next step.

Frequently asked questions

Only Social Work applicants need to pay for their DBS. It costs £46 and can be purchased on our online store.

Please include any and all major and minor, spent and unspent convictions, cautions, warning and reprimands, even if they relate to juvenile offences or seem trivial or unimportant. Some minor offences will not prevent you from going on placement or being offered a place on your course, but still need to be reviewed so it’s best to be honest and include everything. Also, the more information you include about any offences can help reduce the time it takes to assess them. 

Yes, you do. You need to have an up-to-date DBS. Once you have received the email from our DBS supplier make sure you start the process straight away. All details of how to do this will be outlined in the email. If you don’t complete your DBS in the timeframe given, we may withdraw your offer even if term has already started. So it’s important that you get started as soon as you receive the email. 

Government legislation requires all Higher Education Institutions who offer courses where students may come into unsupervised contact with children or vulnerable adults to have this check. These checks also help us to ensure duty of care to our students, and create a safer environment for patients seen by our students. 

As part of the University’s admissions process, declarations of any offence may be referred to a virtual panel made up of senior managers from partner NHS Trusts and/or other sectors within Health and Social Care. Any DBS that is considered by the panel will be anonymised. The panel members then deliberate and make a recommendation whether the application be rejected, accepted or request further information or documents. 

If you have declared an offence, we might ask for more information from you in writing which will help the panel make a decision. Once your declaration has been referred to the panel it can take up to 28 working days to be processed. 

You need to put your current address on your DBS application because this is where your Statement will be mailed. If you’ve moved house between submitting and receiving your DBS, make sure you have mail forwarding set up so that you’ll receive your statement. If you’ve moved recently, make sure you have proof of your new address (such as a new bank statement) to bring for your document checks. 

If you’ve lost your statement you will need to pay £46 to purchase a new one. 

Yes. If your application has been rejected due to your DSB declaration/discloser, you will be sent a letter to confirm this. There will be instructions in the letter about how you can appeal and which supporting information you need to provide. Once a decision has been made you will receive a letter from the School Executive Team. 

Document Check

Once you have completed the online part of the DBS process, you will need to produce three accepted documents from this list (PDF File 248 KB) to be verified.

Southwark: Southwark Student Help Desk in the K2 building Monday – Friday between 9am-11am or 1pm-4pm 

If you’re not able to come to campus, you can get your documents checked and certified at the Post Office for a fee of £10.50. To do this, make photocopies of your three accepted ID documents and take your DBS form, copies and originals of your documents to the Post Office. The Post Office will stamp the form and photocopies and given them back to you. Email your post office receipt, stamped form and stamped documents to hscdbsoh@lsbu.ac.uk. 

Occupational Health (OH)

An exciting part of many of our Health and Social Care courses is the opportunity to learn off-campus and work with patients, clients and/or service users. Before you start, we need to make sure that you have the correct levels of immunisations.

Questionnaire

Once you have enrolled, students will be asked to complete an occupational health check, the first part is completing an online questionnaire sent from our occupational health provider.

GP appointment

The second part of your occupational health check is to get any inoculations that you may need from your GP. When attending your GP appointment, please take printed copies of these two documents with you.

Vaccination Screening Advisory Letter (PDF File 126 KB)
GP Vaccination and Screening History (PDF File 117 KB)

Occupational Health appointment

After these steps are complete you will receive an email from OHWorks Ltd inviting you to attend an appointment on-campus with an Occupational Health Nurse. These appointments take place during the week and sometimes when your classes have already started.

The OH team have prepared this guide (PDF File 588 KB) which outlines what to expect at each stage. If you have queries or concerns about your Occupational Health clearance or inoculations please contact the Occupational Health team.

Frequently asked questions

Yes - government legislation advises that everyone must be double vaccinated to work in a health care setting with effect from 1 April 2022.

Contact the OH team at lsbu@ohworks.co.uk who will be able to advise you. 

Please contact the OH team to reschedule at least 48 hours in advance. Remember that you won’t be able to go on placement until you’re cleared. 

Yes. Tell the OH Nurse about all conditions including specific learning difficulties even if you’ve declared these in the past. This will allow us to make reasonable adjustments whilst you’re on placement. 

The information you share with the OH Nurse will be treated with confidence, meaning that it won’t be automatically shared with the DDS team. The DDS team can help you to receive support for your lectures, assignments and exams so it’s worth to register with them and provide evidence of your condition if you need this support.

Numeracy practice

Before starting your course, you may want to check or practice your numeracy skills. The National Numeracy Challenge is a free online tool that helps you learn, revise and quiz your essential numeracy skills. You’ll also be able to get a certificate to show your efforts.

Enrolment and Welcome Week

Before you start your course we’ll send you information on what you’ll need to do before you arrive and during your first few days on campus. You can read about the process on our new students pages.

Uniforms

Most placements and some practical sessions in our skills laboratories will require you to wear a uniform and name badge. You will be measured for uniforms specific to your course as part of your Welcome Week activities after enrolment. In the meantime, we have prepared answers to frequently asked questions that you might find useful.

Students are not allowed to wear false nails, false eyelashes, jewellery or nail polish, as part of the trust uniform policies. All uniforms require students to be bare below the elbow for infection control purposes.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, LSBU will supply you with uniforms for your placement with the exception of Social Work and Health and Social Care BSc students who are not required to wear uniforms for their placements. 

Nursing and midwifery students will receive two pairs of trousers, three tunics and a name badge. Polo shirts will be issued instead of tunics for students studying mental health nursing, physiotherapy, chiropractic and sport rehabilitation. ODP students will receive one set of scrubs top and trousers. 

The items are to last for the duration of your programme of study.

A measuring and distribution service will be available by the uniform provider at Southwark campus. As garments are fitted for work purposes they need to allow for flexibility of movement so it’s best to have the uniform provider measure you up. 

You can request a longer tunic for religious or medical reasons. To do this, you should advise the uniform supplier at the measuring session. These tunics are 2 inches longer and sleeves finish just above the elbows. Due to infection control, full length sleeves are not permitted. 

Name badges are professional and need to include your formal names. 

You can order a replacement name badge direct with the uniform provider. Badges need to be worn at all times when you are at placement. 

You are welcome to purchase additional items at Work in Style. You will need to log in using your student ID and then follow the step-by-step instruction. Please note that dresses are not available. 

You should try on your uniforms the day you receive them so that the staff at the measuring service can help arrange any size exchanges. If you choose not to try on your uniforms and require different sizes at a later date you will need to purchase these through the uniform provider’s online portal at your own cost. 

They are yours to keep – you do not need to return the garments. 

Practice placements

Most health and social care courses’ practice placements will operate outside normal working hours e.g. evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Holidays

Your holiday periods will not follow the normal University timetable because of placements. You’ll receive more details once you start your course.

Fees

United Kingdom

£9790

Tuition fees for home students

International

£17400

Tuition fees for international students

Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Find out more about tuition fees for Undergraduate or Postgraduate courses.

full-time

Full-time Year 1 - All Available Courses

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (FT) - Year 1 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 2384 Session code: 1FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £29370
International: £52200

Full-time Year 2 - All Available Courses

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (FT) - Year 2 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 2384 Session code: 2FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £29370
International: £52200

Full-time Year 3 - All Available Courses

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography (FT) - Year 3 FT Southwark SEPT
The fee shown is for entry 2026/27
UK fee: £9790 International fee: £17400
AOS/LSBU code: 2384 Session code: 3FS00
Total course fee for this location/stream:

* The full amount is subject to fee increases, the total shown below is based on current fees.

UK: £29370
International: £52200

For more information, including how and when to pay, see our fees and funding section for undergraduate students.

Please check your fee status and whether you are considered a Home, EU or International student for fee-paying purposes and for our regulatory returns, by reading the UKCISA regulations.

See our Tuition Fees Regulations (PDF File 630 KB) and Refund Policy (PDF File 775 KB).

Possible fee changes

The University reserves the right to increase its fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions.

The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees to reflect increased costs of delivery and to maintain an a high-quality student experience. This increase would be no more than Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increases plus 5%.

Scholarships

We offer several types of fee reduction through our scholarships and bursaries. Find the full list and other useful information on our scholarships page.

Are you an international student looking to kickstart your global career at LSBU? If so, our new LSBU Future Global Graduate Awards could help you benefit from the high-quality, career focused education that LSBU offers. Find out more about our Global Graduate Awards.

Contact information

UK Course Enquiries

0207 815 7500

International team enquiry

+44 (0) 20 7815 6189

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