Diagnostic Radiography

Our diagnostic radiography courses prepare you for a challenging but rewarding career within the health service, using advanced technology. They give you the training and necessary skills for a career as a diagnostic radiographer which is a critical profession in modern healthcare.

Choose from:

Degree Apprenticeship

• Diagnostic Radiography Degree Apprenticeship

Undergraduate

• BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging

Postgraduate

• MSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging (Pre-Registration)

Postgraduate/Post-Registration

• Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Advanced Radiotherapy and Oncology
• Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Clinical Radiographic Reporting
• Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - Medical Ultrasound

CPD modules

We also have a range of CPD modules for professionals who are interested in refreshing their knowledge and skills or just want to stay on top of new developments in diagnostic and therapeutic radiography.

More information about our Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiography CPD Modules

Overview

What is Diagnostic Radiography?

Diagnostic radiographers carry out imaging examinations essential to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease and injury. They evaluate the diagnostic and technical quality of images, as well as interpret normal and abnormal appearances.

Diagnostic radiography embraces a wide range of techniques like:

• conventional 'x-rays'
• computerised tomography (CT) scanning
• ultrasound
• radioactive isotope imaging
• magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

What will I do when I graduate?

When you graduate from our diagnostic radiography course you can work in a wide range of settings at hospitals such as:

• The imaging department
• The wards
• Accident and emergency
• Operating theatres

You will experience the pleasure of knowing that your work has contributed to diagnosing disease and saving lives.

Other career opportunities as a diagnostic radiographer are:

• Clear career development pathway towards advance and consultant practice
• 24/7 shift working which provides increased individual responsibility and enhanced earnings
• Postgraduate study and research opportunities
• Working overseas
• Mentoring and teaching
• Management or technical application opportunities

It is important to note that radiography may involve working with ill and vulnerable patients, and that an interest in patient care is as vitally important as performing well in the technical aspects of the role.

Facilities

We have impressive facilities for diagnostic radiography students including a dedicated x-ray room, CT scanner, and ultrasound laboratories for practical hands-on skills practice.

Practice placements

Every year of the programme, students undertake placements in diagnostic radiography departments, as we believe that the best way to develop clinical skills and knowledge is by hands-on experience, gained by working in our partner practice placement hospitals.

We have a dedicated team that manages and supports practice placements. The team includes University lecturers and placement educators who work together and meet regularly to ensure that your clinical practice experience is of the highest quality.

Contact us

If you would like to find out more, please e-mail the Diagnostic Radiography team at radiography@herts.ac.uk or radiographyapprentices@herts.ac.uk if you have a question about apprenticeships.