Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
Ulster University
UCAS Code: B821 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
UCAS Code: B821 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
To include one grade B from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, CCEA Single Award Life & Health Sciences (first taught September 2016), Double Award Life & Health Sciences (grade BB) or Double Award Applied Science (grade BB).
Access to HE Diploma
Overall profile of 65% (120 credit Access course) (NI Access course), including 65% in each level 3 module to include Physics and one of Biology or Chemistry. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall Access profile of 24 credits at distinction plus 21 credits at merit in graded units (60 credit Access course) (GB Access course) in a relevant science subject (which must include Physics). Plus GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE GCSE Profile to include English Language and Mathematics at grade C/4. Plus GCSE Physics grade C/4 and one of Biology or Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grade BB/66. Essential/Key Skills in Application of Number is not regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Mathematics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include English, Maths, Physics (Physics with Chemistry acceptable), plus one of Biology or Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. Applicants must meet the GCSE science requirements for the course. Award profile of DDM Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care (RQF) (601/7198/4) – to include Anatomy and Physiology plus four modules from Scientific Techniques for Health Science, Microbiology for Health Science, Medical Physics Application in Health Sector, Genetics, Biomedical Science. We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (ie Diploma or Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7436/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7438/9) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7435/3) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology (RQF) (603/3040/5) To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker – https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements – https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements
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About this course
The BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging programme is designed to provide vocational education at undergraduate level for careers in diagnostic radiography.
The BSc Hons Diagnostic Radiography & Imaging course is a full-time programme of study of three-years duration. On completion, successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration under the protected title of "Radiographer" or "Diagnostic Radiographer" with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the statutory regulatory body responsible for ensuring continuing standards of education, training and professional proficiency in order to protect the public. The course is also recognised and endorsed by the Society and College of Radiographers, both students and graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for membership of the Society of Radiographers.
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