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Programme- specific entry requirements are summarised below.
In addition to the GCSE requirements, applicants are expected to have achieved:
Typical Offer - B821 Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
BBB in GCE A-level achieved in one sitting, to include a science at B grade.
Typical Offer - B822 Radiotherapy and Oncology
BBC in GCE A-level achieved in one sitting, to include a science at grade B.
General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship are not acceptable at GCE AS or A-level.
B821 Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and grades BB in GCE A-Level to include a science.
B822 Radiotherapy and Oncology: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma with a pass in the Core and grades BC in GCE A-Level to include a science at grade B.
B821: BTEC Science and BTEC Health Studies - DDM.
B822: BTEC Science and BTEC Health Studies – DMM.
B821: BBB to include a Science subject
B822: BCC to include a Science subject at grade B
English and Physics must be included in subjects offered
B821: A minimum of six Higher level subjects at BBBBCC to include B in Physics
B822: A minimum of six Higher level subjects at BBBCCC
Access to HE Diplomas must have a strong academic base rather than a practical skills base. Students who are pursuing a QAA (Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education) approved science based Access to HE Diploma e.g. Access to Science, will be considered on an individual basis. The certificate must be issued by the AVA (Authorised Validating Agency) containing the relevant information and recognised logo.
You will be required to attain a pass of 60 credits overall, to comprise a minimum of 45 credits at level 3:
B821 - 27 level 3 credits must be at distinction grade in the science elements of the Diploma, and 18 level 3 credits at merit grade.
B822 - 24 level 3 credits must be at distinction grade in the science elements of the Diploma, and 21 level 3 credits at merit grade.
This requirement is under continual review and would be at the discretion of the Admissions Tutor.
All applicants are considered individually and on merit. If not meeting any of the standard entry requirements applicants must provide evidence of an ability to study at the level of higher education. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of suitable learning when applying for any of the Radiotherapy programmes, e.g. successful completion of educational qualifications not listed above or through submission of a personal portfolio of achievement. Consideration will be given to the level and recency of the qualification(s).
Applications through UCAS from overseas students are welcomed. While the majority of applicants offer A-level subjects, some other international qualifications are acceptable.
Overseas applicants who have not been educated in the UK and for whom English is not their first language are required to offer an internationally recognised English Language qualification which must include reading, writing, speaking and listening skills:
Acceptable qualifications include:
The School will consider applicants offering the Diploma. At least one science subject must be offered at Higher Level grade 5. In addition, English, Maths, Physics plus one other science subject must be offered at Subsidiary or GCSE level. Our requirement will be an overall total of:
B821: 26 points
B822: 25 points
The School will consider applicants offering the Diploma with a final overall mark of at least:
B821: 75%
B822: 70%
Prospective students are encouraged to attend the annual Cardiff University Open Day.
Prospective students are welcome to visit the Department of Radiography prior to making their application. Information can be obtained via our website at:
http://healthcarestudies.cf.ac.uk/CGII/content/open-days
As well as academic achievements, it is expected that applicants to this programme should have carried out either relevant work experience or some voluntary work and to have looked into the various aspects of the profession. Applicants can also gain a broad knowledge of the breadth and diversity of radiography through reading radiography journals and by speaking with radiographers. Information can be obtained from the Society and College of Radiographers.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, competence in the English language is also a criterion of admission.
All offers given by the School of Healthcare Studies will be conditional upon a satisfactory health check. A Health Declaration form will be sent to applicants when offers are made. Applicants who have decided to accept offers given by Cardiff University will be sent an Occupational Health Questionnaire which they are required to complete and return to the University's Department of Occupational Health by 31st July in the year of entry.
Admission is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) Section 4(2) (Exemption) Order 1975 and DHSS Circular HC (88)9 guidelines regarding child protection and criminal record checks. It is also considered important to ensure that an applicant’s attitudes and values are such that he or she can reasonably be admitted to the profession. All offers given to applicants will therefore, include a condition relating to a satisfactory criminal record check. This condition must be satisfied by 31st July. Applicants will be required to complete the University’s own Criminal Record Disclaimer form and also to complete the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure process (at the "Enhanced" level). CRB application forms will be sent to all applicants who decide to accept Cardiff University's offer, in May/June of their year of entry.
Enrolment on to the course cannot take place until a satisfactory disclosure has been received from the Criminal Records Bureau. Delay in returning the CRB form may also compromise an applicant's university accommodation options. Those who are known to be travelling overseas at the relevant time should endeavour to authorise another individual to deal with this correspondence on their behalf.
Detailed information will be given to successful applicants with letters offering places. Information on the Disclosure process can be found on the Criminal Records Bureau website.
All information will be treated in absolute confidence and applicants with convictions to declare will be assessed as to their suitability for the programme to be studied.
The School of Healthcare Studies will consider resit applicants on an individual basis.
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