BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography at Buckinghamshire New University

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 120 - 136 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. Applicants will be required to have 5 GCSE’s including Maths, English and a Science at grade 4 / C or above or Level 2 equivalent and 120 -136 UCAS tariff points (e.g. 3 A Levels at grades BBB or above from a science or related science subject such as Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Sociology) OR BTEC Level 3 extended diploma DMM in a Science or health and social care related subject OR T level qualification equivalent to 120-136 points in a Science or health and social care related subject OR International Baccalaureate (30 points) OR Access diploma to Higher Education course in Science, Health, Social Care or similar. For learners, whose first language is not English, there is a requirement to achieve an IELTS tariff of 7 with no individual component below 6.5. This falls in line with the recommendations of the HCPC. Applicants will also need to undergo a Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). Non-academic requirements As well as meeting the academic requirements, all applicants need to be able to demonstrate that they have researched diagnostic radiography as a career and are aware of the scope and expectations of the profession. Learners with the potential to meet the academic requirements and who also provide a relevant and informed personal statement will be shortlisted for an interview. At the interview, applicants will be asked to demonstrate motivation and understanding of diagnostic radiography as a career and show that their values and behaviours align with the values in the NHS Constitution. Applicants must attend a 2-day work experience in a radiology department following a successful interview. The course team will help arrange this. All places on this course are subject to a satisfactory occupational health check, and a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Foundation Year This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme. Professional checks Professional checks (DBS, Occupational Health, and character and suitability) are not required when you join the Foundation Year. They are only required when you move into Year 1, and you must pass these checks to progress. Please note we are currently not accepting applications from International students for this course. UCAS code BSDI.