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Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year BSc

University of Plymouth

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science - BSc

  • Location

    Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

If you want to study Diagnostic Radiography but don't currently qualify for entry to year one of the undergraduate course, this course is designed for you. The foundation year builds confidence and develops practical, academic and study skills to provide a firm basis to progress and succeed on to either of the Diagnostic Radiography courses. Begin your journey towards a career in Radiography, a core diagnostic healthcare role, helping patients get the treatment they need.Meeting the relevant entry requirements at the end of your foundation year will enable you to progress to Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography programme. These programmes are approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and, once you have graduated, you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a diagnostic radiographer..- Offers an alternative entry route to Diagnostic Radiography for those whose academic potential has been adversely affected by educational and social factors.- The integrated foundation year is specifically designed to make the transition to a BSc as smooth as possible, with dedicated learning outcomes tailored to your profession. You will also have the opportunity to experience the assessment methods you will encounter in years one, two and three.- Prepare for patient-centered shared care by learning in an inter-disciplinary team alongside students from biomedical sciences, medicine and dental therapy and hygiene.- Delivers shared teaching with the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year to raise academic standards in science and facilitate collaborative learning.- Direct enrolment onto Year 1 of the standard BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography course without further assessment, subject to successful completion of Year 0.- Your learning will be supported by dedicated study skills sessions and academic tutors, helping you get the most from your studies.Successful completion of the integrated foundation year entitles you to progress to year 1 of the BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography. You need to achieve a mean of 60% across the 120 credits in order to progress and pass the suitability screening at the experience days.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    65th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Medical Technology & Bioengineering

    40th out of 43 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    124 55%

    40th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.49 62%

    43rd

    24

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