Diagnostic Radiography

Diagnostic radiographers play a key role in medical teams by taking imaging. This helps to diagnose and monitor illness or injuries enabling patients to receive the right treatment.

It's a rewarding career and there is high demand for qualified practitioners.

On our Diagnostic Radiography degree you'll develop the technical skills and knowledge needed to meet statutory requirements.

You'll gain a professionally recognised qualification, and the caring skills needed for a successful career.

At university you'll practise your skills in our Clinical Imaging Suite and have clinical placements in each year of the degree.

Top reasons to choose this course

- Approved by the College of Radiographers and the Health and Care Professions Council.

- On-campus Clinical Imaging Suite with X-ray table and tube, and PACS/DICOM image store.

- Clinical placements in each year with opportunities in hospitals, community and private sector settings.

- Opportunities to gain experience with CT, PET scanning, nuclear medicine, MRI, neuroradiography, interventional radiography, cardiac cath labs, ultrasound and contrast media.

- Learn with a teaching team that includes experienced radiographers.

- Visiting guest lecturers from collaborating healthcare organisations.

- Non-repayable grant of at least £6,000 each academic year.

- Brighton is in the UK top 25% for graduate earnings in allied health, three years after graduating – Longitudinal Education Outcomes 2022.