Radiography Undergraduate Courses

Recognised for our excellent teaching standards, our radiography course will lead you to a rewarding career within the dynamic field of diagnostic imaging.

Study with us and step into a career as a qualified radiographer, working alongside other health care professionals to help diagnose and treat patients.

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Innovative teaching by our qualified health care team will give you the technical and interpersonal skills you’ll need.

“The lectures before my placement made me feel confident carrying out some of the hands-on skills”

"The best thing is patient contact on placement. Helping people in need gives great satisfaction. Knowing you've made a difference is fantastic."

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What our Radiography graduates do

You’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as a qualified diagnostic radiographer on completion of the course, as long as you meet the HCPC's requirements.

Nationally there is a shortfall in radiographers, so you can look forward to excellent career prospects, and our BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography has an outstanding track record for producing highly employable graduates.

You may choose to work in areas as diverse as Accident and Emergency departments, children’s hospitals, at independent providers or even teaching as a lecturer at university. Some radiographers move into industry working for companies who manufacture radiographic equipment.

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Undergraduate Open Days

The best way to find out if studying at Derby is right for you is to experience an Open Day. Get a feel for the city and campus, tour our first-class facilities and see where you could be living.

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Student stories

Our students and graduates are people just like you. And they are making an impact in our region and around the world by using their knowledge and skills to drive innovation and change. You can be part of that story. Let our students and graduates tell you theirs.

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