Coming soon – September 2025 entry*

This 3-year course will be open for September 2025 entry and will qualify you for this exciting profession. You can find out more about Diagnostic Radiography below and register your interest to receive further information. You'll be the first to know when this course is open for application.   

*subject to final University validation. 

What is a Radiographer?

Diagnostic Radiography (or Medical Imaging) is the practice of using various forms of radiation and sophisticated technology to produce high-quality images which aid in the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of injury or disease as part of the multi-professional healthcare team.  

With a role at the heart of diagnosis, all patients will encounter a radiographer to ensure their doctors can provide accurate and timely treatment. As a result, there are many opportunities for radiographers to specialise in a range of areas and specialisms, such as ultrasound, CT/MRI scanning, image reporting, teaching and management. 

About the course

Our Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons) course will provide you with the highly specialised technological knowledge required for contemporary imaging practice, whilst also supporting you to develop empathic awareness and the communication skills needed for patient-centred care.  

Radiography is one of the most innovative aspects of healthcare, and we’ll prepare you to put your skills and abilities into practice after qualification, both through reflecting on the evidence from ongoing research and your own practice. Throughout the course you will be supported to become a competent and effective diagnostic radiographer, ready to work in various hospital settings, independent healthcare providers or companies that make imaging equipment, both within the UK and overseas.  

Why study radiography at Huddersfield?

  • Clinical placements – you’ll have clinical placements in all years of study, within local NHS hospitals. You may could also experience placements within other private sectors and specialist centres.   
  • Taught by professionals – you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive, by experienced front-line diagnostic radiographers who are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).   
  • Inter-professional opportunities – you’ll collaborate with a wide community of healthcare students at the University’s National Health Innovation Campus. You’ll learn about practitioners from a range of health and social care professions, such as nurses and midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists, social workers, operation department practitioners and occupational therapists. These collaborations will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of person-centred care and patient pathways.   
  • New purpose-built radiography facilities – our specialist clinical teaching facilities and state-of-the-art simulation technology will enable you to learn in a safe, but realistic environment. You’ll also have access to a brand-new Community Diagnostic Centre Hub (CDC). Run by the local NHS trust, the CDC will provide diagnostic tests, including MRI and CT scanners.  

Future careers

The course is vocational and leads directly to becoming a Diagnostic Radiographer. Radiography is a very varied job, and many diagnostic radiographers choose to specialise (CT, MRI, Sonography, PET).  

Your expert knowledge would position you to work for independent healthcare providers or companies that make imaging equipment. It can even take you into healthcare work overseas as a radiography degree qualification, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), is recognised in a wide range of international locations. 

Accreditation

Diagnostic Radiographer is a protected title that can only be used by those qualified and registered to use it. This register is maintained by the HCPC. The course will be accredited by both the HCPC and the radiographer’s professional body, the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR)*. 

Sonography Vs Diagnostic Radiography

Sonography is diagnostic imaging using ultrasound. It’s a specialism that several professions (Diagnostic Radiographers or Midwives) can train for once they are in their career. The physics and theory of ultrasound will be taught on this course, and you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate a focus on Sonography in your final year. This will position you to specialise in Sonography post-qualification. 

Whilst there are a few direct entry Sonography courses available through alternative institutions, it is important to note that Sonography is currently not a protected title under Health Professions Order 2001. Anyone can buy an ultrasound machine and call themselves a Sonographer. Both the Royal College of Midwifes (RCM) and Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) are applying pressure to have the Sonographer title added to the register to protect the public.  

With a shortage of Sonographers, along with all diagnostic imaging professionals, studying a Sonography course will still lead to employment. However, without the protection of a state-registered title, you would be in competition with individuals who have no official qualifications or training. Thus, the recommended route into becoming a Sonographer remains to train to be a Diagnostic Radiographer (or Midwife), and then to subsequently specialise, which will in turn open the doors for wider career opportunities. 

Register your interest

Register your interest via the form below and you’ll be the first to be notified when this course is open for registration.

When will this course be live on UCAS?

This course is currently going through our University validation processes, find out more about when you can apply. 

How to apply?

Find out how to apply for an undergraduate course with us.