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Open days are the perfect opportunity for you to explore our vibrant campuses, get a taste of your course(s) of interest and hear first hand from our staff and current students about life as a student at Herts.
Our next open day is Saturday 27 April 2024 from 09:30 - 15:00.
You will receive complimentary travel across the UNO bus network on the open day dates (whether you undertake your whole journey via the Uno network or just use it to access our campuses from Hatfield or St Albans train stations). Once you've registered, keep an eye on your emails for your free pass!
BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
NHS Learning Support Fund
- Training grants of at least £5,000 a year are available for eligible healthcare students which you will not have to pay back.
- You may also be eligible for an additional £2,000 towards childcare costs to help balance your studies with family life and £3,000 for students who find themselves in unforeseen financial hardship.
Key information
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Typical offer:
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Fees: See below
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UCAS code: B821
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Institute code: H36
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Work placement option
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Alumni Stories
Gabby Caroleo
Meet Gabby. Gabby was working as a Radiology Department Assistant at her local hospital but wanted to become a radiographer. She fulfilled her ambition by studying at Herts and is now working in a job she loves.
Read more stories BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and ImagingCurrent job | Senior Radiographer |
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Year of graduation | 2020 |
Course of study | BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging |
Fantastic facilities
Gabby was working as a Radiology Department Assistant at her local hospital before she decided to study the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging course at Herts. She loved her job but when she watched radiographers at work, she knew that is what she wanted to be.
Gabby chose Herts after attending an open day with her family. She says, ‘The equipment they have there, such as CT scanners and X-ray rooms, blew us away. The lecturers I met were all kind, supportive and enthusiastic too.
‘Herts is also close to my home and everyone I had spoken to who studied there loved it. They couldn’t recommend the course enough!’
Achieving her ambitions
Gabby fulfilled her ambitions and is now a Senior Radiographer in the cardiac catheterisation laboratory at the Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Gabby says, ‘Herts prepared me well for this role. Staff were supportive during the entire course, and they gave me more confidence and helped guide me in what I wanted to do. Everyone at Herts, from the lecturers to the people on my course, were lovely.’
Gabby’s advice
Gabby’s advice to current and future Herts students is to, ‘Enjoy every moment. Take every opportunity and accept all the support offered to you. Every lecturer wants you to succeed and they will always help you get to where you want to be – never be afraid to ask for help!’
Alumni Stories
Isio Orogun
Meet Isio. Isio's drive to help people led her to the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging course at Herts. She is now a Senior Radiographer in the NHS, with ambitions to become a Sonographer.
Read more stories BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and ImagingCurrent job | Senior Radiographer |
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Year of graduation | 2021 |
Course of study | BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging |
An enriching job
Isio’s drive to help people led her to the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging course at Herts. She says, ‘Radiography has the perfect balance between providing patient care and using jaw-dropping technology. I enjoy working alongside doctors and nurses to get to the root of a patient’s illness or symptoms, and I find the job enriching.’
Herts is not too far from London, where Isio lives, but far enough away from home that she could get the full university experience. ‘Herts has amazing nightlife, and the campuses are modern, with lots of activities and fun things to do there.’
Isio came to Herts on our Performance Sport Programme scholarship. She is a sprinter who competes in 100m and 200m at a county level, and she has also been a national champion in 200m.
Isio’s favourite memories
One of Isio’s favourite memories from her time at Herts is when she hosted a Christmas dinner and games night with friends in her campus accommodation. Isio says, ‘We all cooked different things and feasted over a few nights before we all went home for Christmas. The vibes were great, the music was great, and we got into a few heated arguments during the games. All in good fun!
‘During our degree, we would often reserve rooms in the library and study together for hours. We would then treat ourselves to dinner in the Galleria. If we had a good study session, we might have even treated ourselves to a movie in the cinema.’
Her next steps and advice
Isio is now a Senior Radiographer in the NHS. She believes her time at Herts prepared her well, as she went on placement during her course to large hospitals that allowed her to expand her knowledge of healthcare. She also took part in several group projects at Herts involving different disciplines, such as nursing, paramedic science, and midwifery.
Isio says, ‘After a few years developing my skills in the NHS, I’d like to do a postgraduate course and become a Sonographer, where I can do ultrasound scans.
‘My advice to current and future Herts students is to enjoy being a student while it lasts. Make sure you balance your academic studies with other parts of life. Your studies are crucial, but make time to socialise, relax, and look after yourself. And don’t hesitate to seek support or delegate tasks if you start to feel overwhelmed.
‘I’d also recommend attending events, seminars, and workshops outside your area of study. Networking with professionals and engaging with the broader academic community can enrich your university experience and help you secure a job.’