BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course.

Level 2 qualifications

Essential requirement for entry:

Applicants should have at least a minimum of english language Grade four (C grade); maths Grade four (C grade).

Equivalence:

Functional Skills Level three in english & maths are acceptable as equivalence.

6 credits in english and maths at a minimum of level two as part of an access diploma.

Where applicants have not studied a pure science at level three they should also have:

2 GCSE sciences Grade four (C grade) - this can be obtained from either double award science or single science and additional science or any two from biology, chemistry or physics.

Applicants should have 112 UCAS points from a suitable Level three qualification which would include a science-based subject: (Maths, biology, chemistry or physics, sociology, psychology, PE, electronics or photography)

This may include:

A levels:

Based on three A levels, a minimum of 112 UCAS points. An extended project qualification will be accepted in the points calculation.

Pearsons BTEC Extended Diploma:

Applied science or health and social care DMM profile (112 UCAS points).

Mix of A Levels, Cambridge Technical and BTEC qualifications:

Qualifications add up to a minimum of 112 points. (An extended project qualification will be accepted in the points calculation).

T Level:

A minimum merit grade in health, health care science or science.

Access Diploma (For mature applicants only, 21 years and over):

Access diploma should be Health care or science based. A minimum of 45 credits at level three with at least 18 credits are graded at distinction and an overall UCAS points tariff of at least 112.

Foundation Degree:

Pass 120 credits with a minimum grade average 60% in health or science

City and Guilds technical qualifications:

Minimum 112 UCAS points.

Extended Degree in Science at University of Hertfordshire:

UH progression route with a minimum grade average of 60%

Certificate of Higher Education

Minimum grade average 60%

Previous Degree:

Honours degree with a minimum 2:2 classification.

International Baccalaureate:

A minimum of 112 points where two subjects have been studied at higher level.

International Applicants: International qualifications will be considered for equivalency on an individual basis using ENIC/NARIC.  English and maths at level two is a requirement for entry to this programme.

Apprentices are expected to:

• be nominated by their employer and have a permanent or fixed-term contract of employment for a minimum of 30 hours per week or more. Fixed term contracts must be long enough for apprentices to successfully complete the apprenticeship

• Demonstrate an up to date record of mandatory training suitable for working in the clinical environment

• show an understanding of the demands of completing a degree alongside their existing post in the health or social care sector and the resilience to work in health and social care

• demonstrate basic IT skills. For example, applicants will need to be confident using an internet browser, communicating via email and using Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Word, Excel) or equivalent. An ability to learn and adapt to new technologies is also important, for example, they may be asked to participate in a virtual classroom session, contribute to a discussion forum and will be expected to upload assignments to an online portal

• understand that annual leave must be arranged outside of scheduled online or face to face teaching and assessment

• comply with the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act’ 1974 and ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) order’ 1975, and have a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

• be medically fit to undertake the programme and learners will therefore need satisfactory health assessment and clearance and have received the relevant immunisations to work in the NHS (ST0619 S109).