Successful completion of standard 12th with 60% average 

Required subjects:

• English Language

• Mathematics

• Science

Class 10 (Secondary School) PASS in:

• English

• Mathematics

• Science (General Science / Physics-Chemistry-Biology)

From a recognized board:

• CBSE / ICSE / State Board

Minimum level:

• Pass (generally 40–50%+)

• Subjects must be compulsory/main subjects

???? Class 12 does not replace this requirement if Class 10 subjects are missing.

Interview-Based Offer (Very Important)

An offer is NOT automatic, even if academic criteria are met.

Offer depends on:

• ✅ Successful interview

• ✅ Satisfactory reference (academic or professional)

• ✅ Health clearance

• ✅ DBS check (UK criminal background check)

???? This is standard for NHS-linked healthcare courses.

Health Clearance & Vaccinations

If selected:

• Student must meet UK NHS vaccination requirements

• Commonly required vaccines:

  • Hepatitis B

  • MMR

  • TB (BCG / screening)

  • COVID-19 (if applicable at the time)

???? Proof of vaccination may be required before placement starts.

Work Experience Recommendation (Strongly Advised)

They recommend (not always mandatory):

???? Visiting a radiology department / diagnostic centre

• Hospital imaging department

• X-ray / CT / MRI centre

???? Even 1–2 days of observation strengthens:

• Interview performance

• Statement of purpose

• Credibility

Interview Focus Areas

During the interview, they commonly assess:

???? Awareness of the profession

• What does a Diagnostic Radiographer do?

• Role in patient care & NHS

• Ethics, patient safety, confidentiality

???? Knowledge of imaging technologies

Basic awareness (no technical mastery needed):

• X-ray

• CT scan

• MRI

• Ultrasound

???? They are checking motivation, understanding, and realism, not advanced science.

Normal Entry

• IELTS or equivalent – 6.0 overall (Writing 6.0) and other bands 5.5
• PTE: 59 overall with no element below 59

For foundation year entry

• IELTS or equivalent – minimum of 5.0 (Writing – 5.0), all other bands – minimum of 4.0.

IELTS WAIVER

For both undergraduate and postgraduate study, you may not need to submit IELTS if you meet one of the qualifications below:

• 65% in Standard XII English (CBSE or ISC)
• 70% in Standard XII English from the state boards of Maharashtra, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, or Kerala
• Please note: Medium of Instruction certificates are not accepted.