AECC University College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This foundation course is designed for applicants who do not meet the admissions criteria for the BSc Radiography Diagnostic Imaging (Honors) degree. You’ll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well-structured support. Following successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress with confidence to the first year of the BSc Radiography Diagnostic Imaging (Honors) degree. Radiographers are at the forefront of healthcare. 95% of the population will have interacted with a diagnostic radiographer who undertake medical imaging for diagnoses using specialised technical equipment such as x-ray, CT scanning, MRI scanning, Nuclear medicine and Ultrasound. 1 in 2 of the population will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and of these up to a 1/3rd will receive radiotherapy which is a technical but empathetic profession using high energy x-rays to treat tumours. Our BSc (Hons) Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) course provides you with all the training and knowledge you need to become a fully qualified practitioner and you’ll learn a variety of skills that will enable you to shape the future health and wellbeing of both individuals and society. You’ll be taught how to work under pressure and to make decisions under significant time restraints. This course will teach you to think critically and analytically and will encourage you to become self-aware, reflective and empathetic. Once you’ve completed the course you’ll have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team across the hospital, from A&E to surgery, and will be fully equipped to embark on a challenging and rewarding career in radiography. This course is accredited by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) for eligibility to apply for registration.
Modules
Year 0 (foundation year) - • Human Sciences I • Introduction to Healthcare • Personal and Professional Development • Gateway Extended Project • Human Sciences II . Foundations in Radiography (Diagnostic Radiography and Therapeutic Radiography) Year 1 - Professional Practice and Patient Care, Radiation Physics, Anatomy and Physiology for the Radiographer, Research Skills and Principles, Equipment of Diagnostic Radiotherapy, Pathophysiology for Diagnostic Radiographers 1, Introduction to Radiobiology. Year 2 - Professional Practice and Wellbeing, Scientific Principles of Medical Imaging 1, Radiographic Anatomy, Research Methods, Pathophysiology for Diagnostic Radiographers 2, Healthcare Policy and Quality Management, Multidisciplinary Working. Year 3 - Professional Practice and Clinical Confidence, Advanced Practice in Diagnostic Imaging, Image Interpretation, Research Dissertation, Scientific Principles of Medical Imaging 2.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, these include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Health and Care Professions Council
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- B825
- Institution code:
- A65
- Campus name:
- AECC University College
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
International applicants
To meet the minimum English Language requirements of the programme, applicants will need to achieve an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 - 100 points
Applicants should normally hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (C) including English and Maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. However, applications will be viewed holistically and in line with our contextual admissions process. For mature or non-traditional applicants’ consideration will be given to individual circumstances.
Additional entry requirements
Health checks
Interview
Other
New students are required to undertake a DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and an occupational health check and immunisations, these costs are covered by the student
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no less than 6.5 in each section |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | with minimum scores of 19 in Writing and Listening, 19 in Reading, 20 in Speaking |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16560* | Year 1 |
| International | £16560* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
New students are required to undertake a DBS (criminal convictions check/national police check) and an occupational health check, these costs are covered by the student
Provider information
AECC University College
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF