Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging (BSc)

Diagnostic radiographers are key members of the healthcare team. They operate the wide range of imaging equipment available in modern medical practice including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic ultrasound, radionuclide imaging and general X-ray equipment.

They work in most areas of the hospital - on wards and in the operating theatre, as well as the radiology department - and work closely with most other members of the healthcare team. They are responsible for producing images of and caring for all types of patients from newborn children to the very elderly. They also produce reports of images they produce.

Our Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging BSc is a full-time programme, including clinical placement combined with academic modules. Placements are in diagnostic radiography departments throughout Wales.

The programme is validated by the Health & Care Professions Council and the Society and College of Radiographers, and leads to eligibility to apply for registration as a diagnostic radiographer with the Health & Care Professions Council.

By sharing their love for radiotherapy, the lecturers from Cardiff encouraged us to like the subject and eventually fall in love with it."

BSc Radiography (University of Malta) Graduate Year one

Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging students will be introduced to behavioural, imaging and radiation sciences and the practice of diagnostic radiography. You will undertake extended clinical placements in this year. There is a range of academic assessment including coursework and examinations and your clinical competence is also assessed.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsDiagnostic Practice 2HC110420 creditsDiagnostic Practice 1HC110320 creditsPersonal and Professional Development and Communication 1HC112120 creditsRadiation Science 1HC110520 creditsAnatomy, Physiology & Pathology 1HC110120 creditsAnatomy, Physiology & Pathology 2HC110220 creditsYear two

In year two you will continue your education in the professional and clinical aspects of diagnostic radiography. You will also be introduced to the wide range of imaging technologies in use today. You will also learn the basic principles of research and data analysis. You will be assessed as in year one.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsAnatomy, Physiology & Pathology 3HC211420 creditsRadiation Science 2HC211720 creditsEnhanced Practice 1HC211620 creditsResearch 1HC213120 creditsPersonal and Professional Development and Communication 2HC213020 creditsDiagostic Practice 3HC211520 creditsYear three

This year you will carry out your research project and complete your professional and clinical radiographic education. In addition to the normal academic and clinical assessments your project work will contribute to your final degree award.

Core modulesModule titleModule codeCreditsHealthcare ManagementHC305310 creditsProfessional DevelopmentHC305220 creditsClinical Education (Diagnostic) IIIHC305540 creditsCollaboration and Team Working in Diagnostic RadiographyHC305410 creditsResearch PracticeHC305140 credits The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.