Course Comparison
Course
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BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Ultrasound Fundamentals | BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography |
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Award
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Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) | Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) |
Duration
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3 years | 3 years |
Assessment breakdown
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- | - |
Course type
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Full-time | Full-time |
Placement
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(with placements) | (with placements) |
Location
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Plymouth | Plymouth |
Provider
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Peninsula Medical School | Peninsula Medical School |
Entry requirements
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Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
GCSEs Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A Level in one of the following subject: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. GCE A level
The typical offer is BBC at GCE A level to include one science as listed above
BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above BTEC National Diploma D*D* in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
International Baccalaureate 28-30 points overall including Higher Level 5 in one science as listed above Scottish Advanced Highers BBC to include one science as listed above. Other UK qualifications
Other UK qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Admissions Team on meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for advice on suitability.
Applications from military veterans are welcomed and each application is assessed on an individual basis, as we realise that some military courses are not externally validated. International Applicants We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified international students who are either self-funded, supported by scholarships from their respective governments, or sponsored by scholarship programmes operated by the British Council and similar funding bodies.
International applicants need to meet the equivalent admissions criteria described for home students as outlined above. Applicants applying with overseas qualifications should contact the Admissions Team at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk prior to submitting an application through UCAS. In addition, international applicants need to be fully proficient in English language.
All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications. If you are unsure whether your English Language qualification is suitable, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk:
If English is your first language, we will accept your home country’s equivalent of a GCSE grade A/8 in English Language providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
We know that university life is a challenge for any student but especially when you are a long way from home. You will find us friendly and supportive. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and have a nominated academic tutor to coordinate the induction and academic support provided to international students.
Students who have an offer of a place should apply under for a Student (formerly Tier 4 General Student) visa. Further information is available on the UK Border Agency's website.
Re-sit Applicants Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:
We do not have an AS Level resit policy, however, full A Levels must be completed within the above timeframe.
For re-sit criteria of other qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Selection and admissions process
Applications should be made through UCAS by the published deadline. This is typically the 15th January.
All decisions on applications are made by the Admissions Advisory Panel, which consists of academics, clinicians and senior members of the administrative team. The University of Plymouth Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Team process applications as follows:
1. Shortlisting for interview– Applicants are considered for interview based on relevant academic qualifications alone. We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview
The Admissions Advisory Panel consider many factors when choosing who will be invited to attend an interview, including the number of places available on the course and the number of applications received, alongside the academic profiles of all of our applicants
2. Interview – Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process. We use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as the format for our interviews, read about our Following interviews, candidates are ranked based on the score achieved and the top performing applicants are offered a place on the course
3. Offer – Offers are made via UCAS. Within all offers, candidates are required to complete a series of health and police checks, full details of which are communicated to firm offer holders by the Admissions Team.
Practising as a doctor requires the highest standards and we take seriously our commitment to only enrol and teach students with the integrity required of the profession. Full details can be found on our The University is supportive of students with special needs and disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any needs or disability so that appropriate adjustments can be made in learning support and their individual needs met. A comprehensive procedure is in place involving Student Services and the Admissions team to ensure that all applicants are treated equitably
The Diagnostic Radiography programmes follow the guidance for Occupational Practitioners when providing adjustment for students in regulated professions.
The Faculty of Health has an Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise
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Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course:
GCSEs Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) which must include the following subjects:
Plus one of the below Level 3 qualifications Level 3 qualifications must include the equivalent of one A Level in one of the following subject: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. GCE A level
The typical offer is BBC at GCE A level to include one science as listed above
BTEC National Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above BTEC National Diploma D*D* in a relevant subject, which must contain units covering sufficient science as listed above Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a predominantly science subject area, meeting the following criteria:
International Baccalaureate 28-30 points overall including Higher Level 5 in one science as listed above Scottish Advanced Highers BBC to include one science as listed above Other UK qualifications
Other UK qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Please contact the Admissions Team on meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for advice on suitability.
Applications from military veterans are welcomed and each application is assessed on an individual basis, as we realise that some military courses are not externally validated. International Applicants We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified international students who are either self-funded, supported by scholarships from their respective governments, or sponsored by scholarship programmes operated by the British Council and similar funding bodies.
International applicants need to meet the equivalent admissions criteria described for home students as outlined above. Applicants applying with overseas qualifications should contact the Admissions Team at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk prior to submitting an application through UCAS. In addition, international applicants need to be fully proficient in English language.
All teaching at our school is in English, so if you are an international applicant you must have one of the following English Language qualifications. If you are unsure whether your English Language qualification is suitable, please contact meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk:
If English is your first language, we will accept your home country’s equivalent of a GCSE grade A/8 in English Language providing it is at Level C1 or above according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
We know that university life is a challenge for any student but especially when you are a long way from home. You will find us friendly and supportive. We pride ourselves on being friendly and supportive, and have a nominated academic tutor to coordinate the induction and academic support provided to international students.
Students who have an offer of a place should apply under for a Student (formerly Tier 4 General Student) visa. Further information is available on the UK Border Agency's website.
Re-sit Applicants Re-sit applicants are considered for this course, with the following requirements:
We do not have an AS Level resit policy, however, full A Levels must be completed within the above timeframe.
For re-sit criteria of other qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Selection and admissions process
Applications should be made through UCAS by the published deadline. This is typically the 15th January.
All decisions on applications are made by the Admissions Advisory Panel, which consists of academics, clinicians and senior members of the administrative team. The University of Plymouth Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Team process applications as follows:
1. Shortlisting for interview– Applicants are considered for interview based on relevant academic qualifications alone. We do not currently consider personal statements or work experience when selecting for interview
The Admissions Advisory Panel consider many factors when choosing who will be invited to attend an interview, including the number of places available on the course and the number of applications received, alongside the academic profiles of all of our applicants
2. Interview – Successful applicants are invited to attend an interview process. We use Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) as the format for our interviews. Find out more about our Following interviews, candidates are ranked based on the score achieved and the top performing applicants are offered a place on the course
3. Offer – Offers are made via UCAS. Within all offers, candidates are required to complete a series of health and police checks, full details of which are communicated to firm offer holders by the Admissions Team.
Practising as a doctor requires the highest standards and we take seriously our commitment to only enrol and teach students with the integrity required of the profession. Full details can be found on our The University is supportive of students with special needs and disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to disclose any needs or disability so that appropriate adjustments can be made in learning support and their individual needs met. A comprehensive procedure is in place involving Student Services and the Admissions team to ensure that all applicants are treated equitably
The Diagnostic Radiography programmes follow the guidance for Occupational Practitioners when providing adjustment for students in regulated professions.
The Faculty of Health has an Students must be 18 years old or over at the start date of this programme. Student Conduct and Fitness to Practise |