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Diagnostic Radiography

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,B

GCE A2 levels BBB from three A2 levels with at least one Science subject. For applicants from England: Where a science subject has been taken at A2 (Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Maths) a pass in the science practical of each taken subject will be required. General studies is not acceptable. Higher grades may be required from resit students and Applied Science A2 Level must be accompanied by another Science A-Level, not applied.

Access to HE Diploma

D:39,M:6

60 credits at Level 3. 39 credits passed at distinction with a minimum of 15 out of 39 credits in modules relating to Biology, Maths and Physics. The remaining 6 credits must be passed at merit or higher. The remaining 15 credits may be gained from ungraded credits at Level 3 and should be from academic subjects. Either another science or additional credits from the subjects stipulated above, 5 GCSE subjects graded 5-9 (or A*-C) and must include: English Language, Mathematics and Science

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs grades 5 -9 (or grades A* - C if assigned according to previous grading format), which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Please note that Science dual award is acceptable. Core Science and Applied GCSEs are also considered. All GCSEs should be obtained in one sitting.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

30 points to include three higher level subjects at a minimum of Grade 5. Biology must be offered at a minimum of a Grade 6.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3

6 Higher Level subjects. 1 subject at grade H1 to include a science subject such as Maths, Physics, Biology or Chemistry, and 2 subjects at grade H2 or above to include a further science subject and or Maths. The remaining 3 subjects must be graded at H3 or above. Out of the six subjects, English, Mathematics and a Science subject must be included. Higher grades may be required from students resitting.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

BTEC nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades 5-9 (or former A* - C), which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Science dual award, Core Science and Applied GCSEs will also be considered. We will accept one BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (60 credits) at a minimum of Distinction. This must be accompanied by two A2 at Grade B, of which one subject should include Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Maths or Chemistry. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications. BTEC National Diploma (120 credits) in Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ Medical Science graded at DD will be accepted. This must be accompanied by one A Level at grade B. In total, between the two qualifications; two separate subjects must be taken. Alternatively BTEC National Extended Diploma (180 credits) in either Applied Science/ Medical Science or Health and Social Care at DDD. The student is required to achieve 120 credits out of 180 at Distinction by the end of their second year.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

Advanced Higher Level/ Higher Level A minimum of 5Bs from any combination of advanced higher and higher. Higher subject should demonstrate a broad science background. Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers. Subjects to include: Biology/Human Biology/PE at a minimum of grade B.

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,B,B

Advanced Higher Level/ Higher Level A minimum of 5Bs from any combination of advanced higher and higher. Higher subject should demonstrate a broad science background. Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers. Subjects to include: Biology/Human Biology/PE at a minimum of grade B.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

A

Accepted at Grade A alongside two A2 levels at Grade B, one should be in a Science subject.

UCAS Tariff

120-144

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About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Diagnostic imaging

This is a vocational programme with a large amount of clinical practice throughout the three years. The aim of this programme is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes you will need to meet the challenges of being a competent and caring diagnostic radiographer working at the centre of modern medicine. You will acquire the necessary anatomical structure and physiological function of the human body in order to support clinical radiographic practice. You will be introduced to a variety of clinical situations, giving context to numerous psychosocial, physical and environmental factors, which affect patient/radiographer interaction.

This programme is approved by the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a radiographer.

The Uni


Course location:

University of Liverpool

Department:

School of Health Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

77%
Diagnostic imaging

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Medical technology

Teaching and learning

79%
Staff make the subject interesting
90%
Staff are good at explaining things
77%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
97%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

84%
Library resources
82%
IT resources
85%
Course specific equipment and facilities
49%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

93%
UK students
7%
International students
19%
Male students
81%
Female students
75%
2:1 or above
8%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
B

After graduation


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Medical technology

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Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education
100%
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Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

98%
Health professionals
2%
Elementary process plant occupations

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Medical technology

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

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