need serious advice on what to do, I want to study diagnostic radiography this yr

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You don’t need to withdraw from your current course just yet.

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When clearing opens, call the universities you’re interested in (such as City or London South Bank). Ask them directly if they have spaces for Diagnostic Radiography.

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They’ll let you know on the phone whether they are considering applicants. If a place is available and you're eligible, they might give you an informal offer.

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Only withdraw from Computer Science if you’ve confirmed a new offer this way, you're not left without any options.

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If you're self-funding, think carefully about whether you're willing to give up that year of tuition and the cost you've already paid.

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If you’re getting Student Finance, keep in mind that the government usually funds only your first degree plus one additional year, which they call a “gift year”.

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Since you’ve used one year, you might only get partial funding unless you successfully appeal your case (which is possible, especially for health-related courses).

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So, weigh up whether you're financially ready to make the switch now or whether taking a year out might be the more secure option.

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You could take a gap year, work, gain healthcare-related experience, and earn money while preparing your application for 2026 entry.

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Use this time to research the profession, volunteer or work in a hospital or clinic, and build a strong personal statement.

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When applying again through UCAS (by October 2025 for healthcare courses), make sure your:

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A personal statement clearly explains your passion for radiography and what changed for you.

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References are strong and ideally related to healthcare or academic strengths.

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You meet the entry requirements: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English, plus either A-levels or BTEC with around 120 UCAS points, including a science (maybe if you don’t have experience).

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Try speaking with your course tutor or course officer — since you’re already a City student, they may be able to give you tailored advice or even flag options you haven’t considered. It’s worth asking even if transfers aren’t usually allowed.

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For Clearing, you can use your existing UCAS account, just update it to enter Clearing when the time comes.

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You don’t need to drop out yet — you can apply through Clearing first and only make any changes once you have a confirmed offer, so you’re not risking your current place unnecessarily.

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It’s true Radiography is competitive, but it’s still worth registering interest with City and LSBU so you’re notified if it becomes available.

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If Clearing doesn’t work out, you’d be applying for 2025 entry (not 2026), and you could use the year to build relevant experience which would make your next application even stronger.

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You do not need to wait for clearing to open. You can apply now with a new application for the 2025 cycle with the full five choices if the DR courses are still open to applications. It's not just a case of 'just updating your application to enter clearing' as you don't currently have an application for 2025 entry. You will need a reference from your current uni and a new personal statement for DR.

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As DR is classed as an exception course by SFE, you would be eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans for the duration of the course irrespective of your previous study.