Diagnostic Radiography

Blending health and science, patient care and technological knowhow, diagnostic radiography is a dynamic, hands-on profession at the heart of modern healthcare. Approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SoR) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), our course prepares you to use a range of different imaging techniques and technology.

As well as commonly used projectional radiography using digital imaging (general x-rays), fluoroscopy (continuous x-ray image), ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), you will learn about specialist techniques like positron emission tomography (PET), radionuclide imaging (RNI) and mammography. You'll learn to produce and analyse high quality clinical images to help detect, screen for and monitor the response of disease and trauma.

You'll be taught by staff who are themselves HCPC registered radiographers with decades of combined experience across a range of specialties, studying in a hospital which provides comprehensive diagnostic and interventional radiological services, as well as 24/7 emergency services as part of the Hospital Trauma Centre.

This course is currently offered through a partnership with Kingston University, the Joint Faculty of Health Social Care and Education. For students enrolling from 2022, the course will be delivered through a structure which is the sole responsibility of St George's, University of London, our Institute of Medical and Biomedical Education. There will be no impact on the teaching or the award of the degree. See further information.

• NHS funding offers eligible new and continuing students on this course £5,000 maintenance grant each year.

• Approved by the SoR and HCPC for eligibility to apply for registration on successful completion.

• 50/50 split between academic study and clinical placement with half your time spent in a variety of different clinical settings from as early as the second semester of your first year.

• Cutting-edge facilities include a state-of-the-art simulation centre, digital imaging suite, pathology museum, anatomy and dissection rooms, which enable you to learn clinical skills and practise techniques in a safe environment.

• Established in 1752, St George’s, University of London is the UK’s specialist health university, and we are the only UK university to share our campus with a major teaching hospital, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions.

Overall score of 32

15 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 5 in Biology and Chemistry.

At Standard Level, a minimum score of 5 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 6 (B) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. We accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations. 

While the St George's programmes are recognised by many different countries, applicants are advised to check with their own individual national authorities if they wish to practise in their chosen country.

With an ongoing national shortage of skilled radiographers in both the UK and overseas, career prospects are excellent and we encourage you to prepare for your career from day one.

Careers advice and skills for employability are embedded into our teaching. For example, we always try to incorporate real-life scenarios into our teaching to make it more interesting and relevant. We also draw on our own professional experiences to give you examples of what to expect.  

On graduation, you will be eligible to register with the HCPC and apply for membership with the SoR. You'll have developed high standards of patient care and gained substantial expertise using a wide range of sophisticated equipment, such as X-ray, ultrasound and CT and MRI scanning.

Radiographers work within the NHS and private sectors as part of a multidisciplinary team with options to specialise and advance in different areas, such as paediatrics, orthopaedics, trauma, accident and emergency, or in fields like ultrasound, CT scanning, image reporting, forensics, teaching, management or equipment.

Alternatively, you may choose to study at postgraduate certificate, diploma and Master's level at St George's. Modules can be studied as standalone or as part of a full MSc.