National Health Services - Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging – HHRGI

What you get

If you are studying the Bachelor’s degree (BSc (Hons)) in ‘Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging’ at the University of Hertfordshire, you may be eligible for a grant that you will never have to repay. The NHS Learning Support Fund provides a training grant of at least about 5,750 EUR per year (£5,000) for all three years of study. You can also apply for up to approximately 2,300 EUR (£2,000) for childcare, as well as up to approximately 3,450 EUR (£3,000) if you find yourself in unexpected financial hardship. Furthermore, the university awards a one-off grant of approximately 1,150 EUR (£1,000) in the first year, provided your household income is up to £30,000.. This is assessed automatically, so you do not need to submit a separate application. The three-year full-time programme takes place at the Hatfield Campus. It leads to registration as a radiography technician, as it is accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers and the Health and Care Professions Council.

Who can apply

• Course: You are studying or applying for the Bachelor’s degree programme (BSc (Hons)) in ‘Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging’ (UCAS code B821) at the University of Hertfordshire.
• School results: You must have at least 5 GCSE qualifications at grade C or above, including English, Maths and two science subjects.
• Entry grades: You have between 120 and 128 UCAS points, for example 3 A-levels with a grade of C or above in a science subject or mathematics (or an equivalent BTEC, Access or IB qualification).
• Clearance: You must pass a medical examination and an extended DBS check (criminal record check). Both are required before you can start work.
• Nationality: The NHS Training Scholarship is open to students from the United Kingdom. If you are an international applicant and English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.5.

How to apply

Applications for the degree programme are made via UCAS (code B821). Funding from the NHS is automatically allocated as soon as you are offered a place on the course. As part of the selection process, you will also be required to attend a personal interview at the university. The application deadline for the September 2026 intake has now passed; please keep an eye out for the next application round.

How realistic are your chances?

This is not a competition prize. The funding is tied to a specific accredited degree programme in healthcare, so the real hurdle is securing a place on the course. If you achieve UCAS points ranging from 120 to 128, pass the interview and successfully complete the medical examination and the DBS check, the NHS funding and the first-year scholarship will follow largely automatically. If you clearly meet the entry requirements, your chances of receiving funding are very good. Apply early, as soon as the next application round begins, as places for the September intake are snapped up quickly.