Diagnostic Radiography

As a diagnostic radiographer, you can play a crucial role in supporting the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions through a variety of imaging methods.

Diagnostic radiographers are at the forefront of healthcare delivery, interacting directly with service users and carers to obtain and evaluate images of skeletal and soft tissue abnormalities and injuries. These images not only aid in diagnoses but also guide direct interventional treatments and therapies.

• Learn the scientific principles behind a variety of imaging methods including conventional radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), radionuclide imaging (RNI) and ultrasound (US).

• Gain knowledge in health-related sciences, including anatomy, physiology, medical physics, imaging technology and radiographic techniques, forming the foundation knowledge for the operation and interpretation of radiography technology.

• Practice-based learning includes state-of-the-art simulation and clinical placements.

• Apply your theoretical knowledge to the real world in diverse practice environments such as acute, district and community services, and public and private healthcare organisations.

• Learn to collaborate and thrive as a radiographer across and within multidisciplinary teams.

• Study one academic module at a time, with five weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module.

• Successful completion of this course will mean you meet the academic requirements set by the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) and the Society and College of Radiographers (SoR), opening the door to career opportunities both in the UK and abroad (please see Accreditation section on our website for more information).

• All eligible learners on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs.

Why you should study this course
Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a radiographer from day one. Using advanced technology and excellent communication skills, diagnostic radiographers work with patients and other healthcare professionals to design treatment programmes, procedures and therapies.

• Access our purpose-built diagnostic radiography suite and bespoke learning space, learning through simulated scenarios and interactive learning.

• Elective clinical placement opportunity in year two of the course.

• Develop your digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking via ongoing use of technology applications.

• Development of cultural competence, through understanding diversity and intercultural experiences, to enable radiographer-delivered person-centred care.

• Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.

Studying in the School of Health and Care
Gain the skills and experience to transform lives, communities and the future of healthcare delivery. We aim to empower you to become a stand-out healthcare professional, capable, competent and confident in your field and role within the wider healthcare team.

While continuously developing your sense of professional identity as a diagnostic radiographer from day one, you'll also collaborate with learners from other School of Health and Care fields, learning in an environment that puts inclusivity, diversity and dignity at its heart.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

All modules are compulsory.

Year one

• Imaging Science and Radiation Protection
• Radiographic Anatomy, Technique, and Image Evaluation
• Placement 1: Foundations of Professional Practice
• Placement 2: Developing Professional Practice
• Becoming a Professional Practitioner
• Evidence: Your Profession in a Global Context

Year two

• Specialised Imaging Modalities
• Application of Cross-Sectional Imaging Technology
• Image Interpretation and Pathophysiology
• Placement 3: Fundamental Professional Practice
• Placement 4: Elective Professional Practice
• Exploring Knowledge Through Curiosity

Final year

• Quality Standards and Advances in Imaging
• Radiography Service Delivery and Pathways
• Placement 5: Developing Autonomous Practice
• Placement 6: Transition to Autonomous Practice
• Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional
• Evidence-Based Practitioner: Professional Project

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

• coursework
• practical placement
• formal examinations
• Virtual Simulated Placements
• simulations
• Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
• presentations.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Radiographers, College of
• Health and Care Professions Council