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Private MRI scan in Swansea
A 3T Siemens MRI at the Clinical Imaging Facility, Swansea University. Not a new unit, and not a new scanner: the same service, joining our network.
The Clinical Imaging Facility sits on the Singleton Park campus at Swansea University, SA2 8PP, and has been scanning patients in Swansea for years. It joins the Prime Health network on 1 November 2026. The scanner is a 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra with a 70cm wide bore, scans are reported by radiologists working in their own subspecialty, and no referral is needed for an MRI. Adults aged 18 and over. Welsh or English, as you prefer.
What is changing, and what is not
Medical Imaging Partnership is taking on the Clinical Imaging Facility at Swansea University, and we will be working together from 1 November 2026. Diagnostic imaging is not new to South Wales and neither is this unit, so the service continues. Clinicians who already refer here do not need to do anything differently, and we will write to referrers before anything changes.
A Welsh language service, not a translated one
Swansea is a Welsh language service as much as an English one. You can contact us in Welsh and we will reply in Welsh, and choosing Welsh will not slow your appointment down. Appointment letters, forms and the information leaflets for this centre are bilingual, and so are the signage and reception information.
We are auditing Welsh language skills across the team so we can say plainly which parts of the service are available in Welsh and arrange a Welsh speaker where one is needed. If anything in our Welsh could be better, tell us and we will put it right.
Mae Abertawe yn wasanaeth Cymraeg yn ogystal ag yn Saesneg. Cysylltwch â ni yn Gymraeg ac fe atebwn yn Gymraeg.
What MRI is good for
MRI uses a strong magnetic field rather than radiation, which makes it the first choice for a wide range of clinical questions:
- Joints and soft tissue, knees, shoulders, hips, ankles and wrists.
- Spine and disc problems, including sciatica work-up.
- Brain and neurological imaging.
- Abdominal, pelvic and gynaecological imaging.
- Sports injuries, where you want to know exactly what is going on before rehabilitation starts.
Because there is no radiation, MRI does not need a referral and can be repeated safely. CT is different: it uses ionising radiation, so by law it has to be requested by an entitled referrer. If you are not sure which scan answers your question, call us and we will help you decide.
What is on site at Swansea
MRI and CT, covering neuro, MSK, vascular, body, cardiac and gynaecological imaging, for adults aged 18 and over. The MRI is a 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra with a 70cm wide bore; the CT is a Siemens SOMATOM Definition AS, and cardiac CT is available. Scanning is carried out by radiographers registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and the service is regulated by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales.
Ultrasound, X-ray, guided injections and private GP appointments are not available at Swansea. They are available at our other centres, and we will tell you which one is nearest rather than leave you to work it out.
Who reports your scan
Scans are reported by radiologists working in their own subspecialty: MSK, neuro, uro-radiology, cardiac and oncology. Most reports reach the referrer within one to five working days, and anything urgent is escalated straight away.
What happens on the day
You come to ILS 2 on the Singleton Park campus and check in at reception. Our team goes through the safety questionnaire with you, implants, previous surgery, a pacemaker and so on, and shows you where to change. The scan itself usually takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on the area being examined.
There is a detailed guide for each scan we offer here, in English and, where it has been translated, in Welsh. See preparing for your scan.
Cost of a private MRI in Swansea
Prices depend on the body part being examined and whether contrast is needed. Because we set prices at each centre, the current Swansea price list is on the Swansea centre page. For a quote for your own scan, call us on 01792 606420.
Self-pay and private medical insurance both accepted. If you are insured, bring your policy number and pre-authorisation and we will bill the insurer directly.
Getting to Singleton Park
The Clinical Imaging Facility is in ILS 2 on the Singleton Park campus, next to Singleton Hospital and about two miles west of Swansea city centre. Use the Singleton Hospital car park; parking details are confirmed with your appointment.
The campus is on the main Swansea to Mumbles road, so it is straightforward from Sketty, Uplands, Mumbles and the city centre, and reachable from Llanelli, Neath and Port Talbot along the M4.
Frequently asked questions
Questions patients and referrers most often ask us about an MRI in Swansea.
Where in Swansea is the MRI scanner?
At the Clinical Imaging Facility, ILS 2, Ground Floor, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea SA2 8PP. It is on the Singleton Park campus, next to Singleton Hospital, and you use the Singleton Hospital car park.
Is this a new imaging centre?
No. The Clinical Imaging Facility has been scanning patients in Swansea for years. What changes is who runs it: Medical Imaging Partnership takes it on from 1 November 2026. The unit, the scanner and the service carry on, so clinicians who already refer here do not need to do anything differently.
What kind of MRI scanner is it?
A 3T Siemens MAGNETOM Skyra with a 70cm wide bore. It is the same scanner we run at our Stockport centre, which is how the reporting standard stays the same wherever in our network you are seen.
Do I need a referral for an MRI in Swansea?
No. MRI does not use ionising radiation, so it does not have to be requested by an entitled referrer by law, and you can refer yourself. A CT scan is different and does need a referral. If you are not sure which scan answers your question, call 0330 025 2100 and our team will help you work it out.
Can children be scanned at Swansea?
No. The Clinical Imaging Facility scans adults aged 18 and over. For a child, call 0330 025 2100 and we will point you to the right service.
Can I be seen in Welsh?
Yes. You can contact us in Welsh and we will reply in Welsh, and choosing Welsh will not slow your appointment down. Appointment letters, forms and information leaflets for this centre are bilingual, and so are the signage and reception information. We are still auditing Welsh language skills across the team, so ask when you book and we will arrange a Welsh speaker.
What are the opening hours?
Monday 8.30am to 4pm, Wednesday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm. The unit is closed on Tuesdays for teaching, and closed at weekends. It is a university facility as well as a clinical one, which is why Tuesday is different.
How much does a private MRI cost in Swansea?
Prices depend on the body part being scanned and whether contrast is needed. We set prices at each centre, so the current Swansea list is on the Swansea centre page. For a quote for your own scan, call 0330 025 2100.
Who reports the scan?
Radiologists working in their own subspecialty: MSK, neuro, uro-radiology, cardiac and oncology. Most reports reach the referrer within one to five working days, and anything urgent is escalated straight away.
What else can be scanned here?
MRI and CT, covering neuro, MSK, vascular, body, cardiac and gynaecological imaging, including cardiac CT. Ultrasound, X-ray, guided injections and private GP appointments are not available at Swansea, but they are at our other centres.
What if I have claustrophobia?
Tell us when you book. The scanner is a modern 3T with a 70cm wide bore, which is roomier than older machines, and the radiographers will talk you through what to expect and can pause the scan if you need them to.
Who regulates the service?
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. Scanning is carried out by radiographers registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Related at Swansea
Other things worth reading before your appointment.
Swansea centre
Address, opening hours, price list, equipment, access and what is and is not available at the Clinical Imaging Facility.
Preparing for your scan
A guide for each scan we offer at Swansea, in English and, where it is translated, in Welsh.
Cardiac CT
A CT coronary angiogram looks directly at the arteries supplying the heart. Available at Swansea.
Working with us in Swansea
For clinicians, universities and organisations who want to talk to us about imaging in South Wales.