Diagnostic Radiography

Diagnostic radiography is a healthcare profession concerned with producing medical images that enable clinicians to diagnose and monitor a wide range of conditions. Radiographers use technologies including X-ray, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound to generate images of the body's internal structures, and they play a crucial role in the diagnostic pathway for patients presenting with everything from fractures and infections to cancer and cardiovascular disease. The profession requires technical expertise, clinical judgement and the ability to communicate sensitively with patients who are often anxious or unwell.

At Coventry University, this three-year full-time programme prepares you for registration as a diagnostic radiographer. You will develop a thorough understanding of the imaging technologies used in modern diagnostic practice, the anatomy and pathology that underpins image interpretation, and the clinical and professional skills required to work safely and effectively in a healthcare setting. The programme combines academic study with substantial clinical placement experience, developing your competence across a range of imaging modalities and patient groups.

Coventry's established links with NHS trusts and independent sector providers support a placement programme that gives you broad and meaningful clinical exposure.

Graduates from diagnostic radiography programmes are eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council and can pursue careers across a wide range of imaging settings, including NHS hospitals, private clinics, specialist imaging centres and international healthcare environments. Career development can lead to specialist roles in areas such as MRI, CT or ultrasound, to reporting radiographer positions, or into radiography education and management. Postgraduate study is well supported for those who want to develop specialist clinical expertise or move into academic roles.