University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four 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.
Modules
Year 0 Teaching will be delivered across a mixture of shared and bespoke core modules. Shared modules are delivered in collaboration with the School of Biomedical Sciences. For information about the remaining three years of this course, please refer to: BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography Placements in clinical areas do not start until you progress to Year 1 of either of our BSc (Hons) courses.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B822
- Institution code:
- P60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 48 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - MP
All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English Language at Grade C/Level 4 or above. All applicants, in addition to meeting or exceeding the published academic criteria above will need to meet a minimum of three from the following seven contextual indicator options: • POLAR4 Living in a low participation neighbourhood as determined by your postcode (POLAR4 quintiles 1 and 2). • Indices of Mass Deprivation Living in an area categorised as being in Indices of Mass Deprivation (IMD) 1–4 or 20% most deprived as determined by your English postcode. Northern Ireland postcode, Scottish postcode, and Welsh postcode. • School type Attending or attended a state or scholarship funded school whilst completing your level 3 qualifications (scholarship to fee paying school only) – Evidenced by school letter submitted by applicant at the point of application to [email protected] • School performance Attending or attended a low performing school/college whilst completing your level 3 qualifications e.g. 16–18 performance in the ‘below’ or ‘well below average’ classifications. If you attend a secondary school or college in Northern Ireland, Scotland, or Wales, please contact [email protected]. • UCAT, EMA or 16-19 bursary In receipt of one or more of these bursaries. UCAT bursary entitlement can be downloaded from source. EMA or 16-19 bursary entitlement to be evidenced by an official award letter or a school letter submitted at the point of UCAS application to [email protected]. • Free school meals Being in receipt of free school meals – Evidenced by school letter submitted by applicant at the point of application to [email protected]. • In care/care leaver Being in care or a care leaver – Evidenced by school letter submitted by applicant at the point of application to [email protected] • Returner to study after more than 5 years. Please note when applying to this course you can only choose one year of entry. We will not consider application for multiple years' of entry.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | International students must have IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each element. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees stated are per academic year
Provider information
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA