At the University of Newcastle we prepare diagnostic radiography students for a dynamic career using advanced imaging technology. Learn how create medical images to diagnose and manage patient health, combining sophisticated technology and medical expertise to save and improve lives.

What is diagnostic radiography?

Diagnostic radiography is an important first step to diagnosing, treating and managing injuries and disease. Along with pathology, diagnostic radiography is the largest diagnostic test performed. The medical images you will learn to you produce will allow patients to be diagnosed accurately, and can directly impact a patient’s treatment plan and overall recovery.

What you will study

Students who study the University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Honours) (Diagnostic Radiography) will develop a strong foundation in physical, biomedical and behavioural sciences. You will:

• Build essential clinical reasoning and patient management skills using our latest radiography technologies and facilities, including 2D, 3D and 4D imaging technology.
• Gain professional diagnostic radiography skills through case-based training, integrating learning into real situations and interactive team work activities.
• Develop critical research skills that will set you in good stead for life-long learning in the field of diagnostic radiography.

You will be able to enrol in a range of courses including:

• anatomy and physiology
• clinical education
• instrumentation
• physics
• radiation protection
• research

Our diagnostic radiography graduates are very employable and highly regarded. 88% of our graduates find work before, or soon after, finishing their studies (2019 Graduate Outcomes Survey).

University of Newcastle diagnostic radiography graduates are qualified to register and work as diagnostic radiographers, working closely with patients and other health professionals to diagnose and manage illnesses and injuries using medical images. You may find yourself working in settings such as accident and emergency wards and operating theatres. Diagnostic radiographers play an important role in medicine and health care, and contribute significantly to improving community health.

Some typical roles include:

• Diagnostic Radiographer
• Cardiac Technologist
• Chief Radiographer
• Sonographer
• Echocardiography Technologist
• Medical Technician