Diagnostic Radiography (Hons) University of Suffolk

Overview

From of X-rays, Computed Tomography (CT) and Ultrasound to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Medicine, you gain the relevant expertise to produce high quality images to diagnose or assess injury or disease.

We also support you in building superb interpersonal, technical and problem-solving skills, while you learn about the needs of patients and patient pathways.

Work experience is invaluable in a rapidly evolving field. Your placement makes up 60% of your course – between 17-24 weeks each year – and takes place under the supervision of a dedicated practice educator.

We do our best to place you in your preferred hospital, however, we cannot guarantee this. Our regional NHS partners are:

• Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
• Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust
• West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
• The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King’s Lynn NHS Foundation Trust
• James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford

In your final year, you have the fantastic opportunity to live and work in a Scandinavian country, Portugal, Netherlands, Malta, Ireland or Austria through our ERASMUS European Exchange. 

The three-month placement is your chance to specialise in an area such as ultrasound, pharmacology, emergency radiography, interventional radiography, or CT and MRI scanning, while enjoying a different country and culture.

Apart from Belfast, we are the only UK university to offer this exciting developmental experience. Visit the ERASMUS website to find out more.

Career opportunities

As a specialist Diagnostic Radiography (Hons) programme from University of Suffolk, we are very proud of our graduates, with the majority going on to careers as diagnostic radiographers. Other students progress to study for postgraduate qualifications in specialist areas so they can become advanced or consultant practitioners.

The skills learnt during the course are also transferable, opening up routes to other careers in education, industry and research. There are also opportunities to practice as a radiographer in a range of other countries.