Program Overview

• Learn how to image the musculoskeletal and soft tissue systems of the body.
• Enter the profession ready to use and contribute to research and evidence.
• Study a course accredited by the Society and College of Radiographers (ScoR) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Diagnostic radiographers use the latest imaging technologies and techniques to produce images of the body to diagnose diseases. On this course you’ll work and collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals, gaining the skills you need to enter this rewarding area of healthcare. When you graduate you’ll be eligible to register as a diagnostic radiographer with the HCPC.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Diagnostic radiographers are an integral part of a multiprofessional team. You'll find out about the teamwork and understanding required to provide excellent care throughout the patient journey.

You’ll also learn from other students and practitioners across a range of healthcare professions. These include therapeutic radiographers, nurses and midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, operation department practitioners and occupational therapists.

You learn through

• lectures
• guest speakers
• seminars
• group work
• practical activities
• simulation in imaging, ward and theatre suites
• image interpretation activities

This distinctive curriculum enhances your employability skills, helping to challenge and develop you as a vital allied health professional in an ever changing workplace. You'll study academic modules while gaining placement experience in a range of practice settings.

You will be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through a number of key areas. These include

• access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development
• access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments
• industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities