Studying Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) BSc will give you the skills, resilience, and healthcare knowledge to use cutting-edge medical technology to capture diagnostic images. You will develop your clinical abilities for an exciting career in a dynamic healthcare environment providing outstanding patient centred care. Why choose this course Top 10 in the UK for Radiography (Time and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026) Top 5 in England for Radiography (Complete University Guide, 2026) Eligible students can apply for a non-repayable £5,000 NHS grant per academic year Accredited by the Society of Radiographers Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council Medical imaging is used as a major diagnostic tool in the clinical setting including trauma, neurology, oncology, health screening and cardiac events. You will develop clinical experience and technical knowledge by using all modes of medical imaging to take accurate images. Imaging includes ionising radiation-based imaging such as computerised tomography (CT), mammography and nuclear medicine (NM), and non-ionising radiation-based imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasound (US). You will study all aspects of radiographic science, anatomy, physiology and pathology and professional patient care both in theory and in practice. You will also learn about the factors that can affect diagnostic images and acquire the skills you need to clinically evaluate the resultant radiographic images. As you progress through your studies you will deepen your knowledge and expertise by looking at more complex imaging methods so that by year three of the programme you will be proficient in all graduate attributes required for registration as a Radiographer by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A large part of the programme involves you gaining clinical experience on placements using the various diagnostic imaging modes. We have a dedicated placement education team who have extensive knowledge and skills to help source your placements, assist with preparing for them, and to provide ongoing support. It is a mandatory requirement that you will rotate around clinical placement sites and at times seek accommodationtravel to support this rotation. Commuting and seeking accommodation, where necessary, is essential for elements of your clinical placement. About Keele Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.