Diagnostic Radiography

UCAS code: B821

Here's what De Montfort University says about its Diagnostic Radiography course.

As a diagnostic radiographer, you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and treating injury and disease. This HCPC-approved (Health and Care Professions Council) course immerses you in advanced imaging techniques—from X-rays to MRI—while building key skills like patient care, communication, and teamwork.

Learn in our cutting-edge radiography suite, where real-world practice meets expert teaching. You'll be guided by clinical professionals and visiting specialists from radiology, healthcare, and education.

With hands-on placements starting in year one, you'll gain practical experience at NHS trusts, putting your skills into action. By the end of the three years, you'll be ready to register with the HCPC and kickstart your career as a diagnostic radiographer.

Key features:

• Top 5 for Health Professions: Our Health Professions courses are ranked 4th best in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.

• HCPC accredited: You'll graduate with eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

• Build key skills: Master imaging techniques like X-rays, CT, and MRI to support accurate diagnoses and treatments.

• Become career ready: Start clinical placements from year one, working with NHS trusts and private providers to gain hands-on experience. Our graduates thrive in roles as diagnostic radiographers - making an impact at various NHS trusts like University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.

• Authentic facilities: Train in our state-of-the-art digital X-ray suite, practicing examination techniques before treating real patients in regional hospitals.

• Industry-informed teaching: Explore modules on healthcare roles, anatomy and physiology, cross-sectional imaging, and practice placements.

• Global experience: Gain unique insights with DMU Global, where students have previously supported healthcare initiatives in India and Gambia.

• Broaden your horizons: Once qualified, radiographers can specialise in areas like computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, research and management.

First Year Block 1: Imaging Science Block 2: Imaging anatomy and technique Block 3 & 4: Core Practice 1

Second Year Block 1 & 2: Core Practice 2 Block 3: Imaging Anatomy & Pathophysiology Block 4: Imaging Science & the Patient

Third Year Block 1: Research skills Block 2 & 3: Core Practice 3 Block 4: Dissertation/Project

Teaching sessions may include: •Formal and interactive lectures •Staff and student seminars •Tutorial discussions •Practical and clinical-based workshops •Inter-professional (IP) learning with students from other healthcare professions •eLearning

Assessment Methods include: •Written exams •Coursework (essays, posters, wikis) •Presentations •Dissertation •Practical and clinically-based assessment activities