BSc Diagnostic Radiography

The BSc Diagnostic Radiography at the University of Derby is an excellent course that equips you with all the professional skills, practical experience, and technological know-how needed to launch your career as a diagnostic radiographer. Studying BSc Diagnostic Radiography from the University of Derby is highly practice-based, ensuring you gain the skills employers are seeking. Approximately half of your time on the course is spent on clinical placements, ranging from large teaching hospitals to community hospital departments.

All modules are designed to give you the core skills to practise effectively, including the ability to make radiographer comments when viewing images. You’ll explore the radiographer’s role in improving the quality of health and social care services, and you’ll build mentoring and leadership skills to help nurture future radiographers. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Upon graduation, and as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements, you can apply to register as a diagnostic radiographer. This professional preparation results in strong graduate outcomes, with 95% of our graduates in work or further study within 15 months of completing the course.