Application for programme/placement approval form

Application for programme/placement approval

It is essential that applicants give us as much notice as possible. You are welcome to submit this form before your course documentation is completed, however, this may lead to delays in the approval process.

This form should be used by all education providers seeking College of Radiographers (CoR) approval for:

Programmes not leading to eligibility to apply for registration as a Radiographer e.g. those leading to voluntary registration as a CoR Accredited Assistant Practitioner.
Pre-registration programmes (undergraduate or postgraduate).
Practice placement increases/new placement sites in respect of pre-registration programmes.
Post-registration programmes including those leading to CoR accreditation as a Practice Educator.
Short courses or individual modules not leading to an award.

Further information on approval can be found here: https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/education/education-approval

Approval and Accreditation Board deadlines and dates can be found here: https://www.collegeofradiographers.ac.uk/Education/Education-Approval/Approval-and-Accreditation-Board

Education providers seeking CPD Now endorsement for study/CPD events or resources see the information here: https://www.sor.org/Learning-advice/Learning/CPD/CPD-endorsement

A separate application must be completed for each programme, i.e. One for BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Imaging, one for BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy, one for FD Mammography.

Please list each module on a separate line


The College of Radiographers will use the details provided for purposes associated with our programme approval process such as administration, external assessment and related promotion. Our lawful basis for processing your information is to manage your request and fulfil our legitimate interest as a professional body. Some of your information may be shared with the Health and Care Professions Council. We will retain all information you submit for the duration of the reviewing process and, should you be successful, the duration of the subsequent programme approval. Thereafter, this information will be retained as verification of the approval and for reference in relation to our programme approval documentation. For detailed information about how we use your information please see the SoR Privacy Policy.