BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

Applications for this course are now closed for the 2026/27 academic year. Applications for 2027/28 are open now in UCAS Play a key role in patient care Diagnostic Radiographers play a key role in the medical sector, working at the forefront of technology and patient care by supporting the diagnosis and treatment of patients. It’s a career that combines human anatomy, pathology and technology, allowing you to harness your passion for healthcare while learning the intricate details of patient management and care, the human body, physiology, radiation physics and radiographic techniques.

You will combine academic study with clinical practice in London’s renowned teaching hospitals to graduate with all the skills you need to produce the highest quality images while providing patients with excellent care. You’ll then be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Diagnostic Radiographer, enabling you to take your first post in your exciting career. On this course, you will learn from trained and experienced professionals who have a broad experience across the private and public health care sectors.

Their expertise will be integral to your education, as they will not only pass on knowledge of the sector and the discipline itself, but they will show you how to truly place patients at the centre of your care. Our location in central London gives you access to a diverse range of training environments within which to build your skills. We cover large busy hospitals and trauma centres across the city as well as smaller, district general hospitals and private healthcare institutions.

You will build strong working relationships with radiography teams at hospital sites throughout the duration of your training, with students often going on to successfully secure jobs through these connections. The course embeds professional skills throughout the curriculum, as well as helping you boost your skills in job application and networking through job fairs and events. On this course, 50% of your time is involved in academic study and 50% in clinical practice, within a broad variety of health care settings.

Clinical practice placements allow you to put theory into practice by working with a range of health professionals in a hospital environment. Although sometimes challenging, practical learning is one of the most interesting and exciting aspects of learning to be a radiographer.