Study Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year - BSc at University of Plymouth in the UK, Peninsula Medical School
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Diagnostic Radiography with Integrated Foundation Year - BSc

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What will I learn?

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.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. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and College of Radiographers (CoR), and once you have graduated you will be eligible to apply for HCPC registration as a diagnostic radiographer.Diagnostic radiographer utilise the latest technology to look inside the body to identify causes of illness, safeguarding patients by utilising radiation regulations. They operate a range of imaging technology to capture, interpret and report findings. They compare image results pre- and post-treatment, and work closely with doctors and specialists to inform treatment. 4 years (with placements)

Which department am I in?

Peninsula Medical School

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£13,000.00 (US$ 16,789) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Drake Circus,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,100.00 (US$ 23,375) per year
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

The John Bull Building, Plymouth Science Park, Research Way,

Plymouth,

Devon,

PL6 8BU, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS tariff 32 - 48 Please note the following information concerning entry requirements for this course: None of the typical offers listed below are necessarily the threshold for interview selection. Other factors including the number of applications received may influence the threshold for interview selection. All applicants must meet both the academic and non-academic entry requirements in order to be considered We are only able to consider Level 3 qualifications completed within five years of the start of the application cycle. For example, qualifications completed since 2016 would still be valid when applying in September 2021. Academic Entry Requirements GCSEs Applicants need to achieve GCSE passes (grade C/grade 4 or higher) in the following subjects: English Language Mathematics 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 A minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a Science subject. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma PPP in a Science related subject. BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma MP in a Science related subject. Access to Higher Education Diploma Pass an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject, such as Science, Combined Studies, Natural Sciences or Nursing. International Baccalaureate 24 points overall to include English, Mathematics and one Science subject. If English is your first language, we will accept your home countrys 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).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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