Diagnostic Radiography BSc(Hons)
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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)*.