Diagnostic Radiography

About this programme

Diagnostic Radiography (or Medical Imaging) is the practice of using various forms of radiation to produce high-quality images which aid in the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of injury or disease. It is a technology-dependent discipline, which has patient care as its main concern. Historically, radiographers primarily used X-rays. With advances in technology, radiography also embraces techniques such as computed tomography (CT scanning), ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine. During your course you will have the opportunity to participate in all of these techniques, and you may then decide to specialise in one or more of them when you are qualified. This course is approved by the College of Radiographers (CoR) to lead to professional qualification and eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) . This means that successful graduates holding BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography meet the professional educational standards of this health profession. The course is also approved by the Society of Radiographers, and during your course of study you will be able to join the Society as a student member . At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application. Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page. As well as meeting the entry requirements below, all applicants need to be able to demonstrate that they have r