Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography BSc
Plymouth University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography BSc and other courses in Medical Technology at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Medical Technology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medical Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Medical Technology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £21000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25500 | £18000 - £25500 | £21000 - £34000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26010 | £28146 | £31616 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24987 - £27566 | £23994 - £32951 | £25927 - £37918 |
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Course Description
This unique course allows you to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an outstanding radiographer while enhancing your learning with foundational ultrasound experience. You will benefit from an extended second year that incorporates intensive simulation and additional clinical placements with regional ultrasound providers across the healthcare sector.
Ultrasonography is usually offered through postgraduate training alone, and It is appreciated that you would still require a preceptorship year to consolidate your knowledge before moving on to postgraduate study.
- This is an unique course, giving you a foundation in ultrasonography whilst still enabling you to register with the HCPC as a diagnostic radiographer.
- Train using advanced medical imaging technology, at the forefront of modern patient care.
- Practise your clinical and communication skills in the Clinical Skills Resource Centre (CSRC) which features specially designed replicas of hospital wards and emergency rooms, with high-specification patient-simulators.
- Deepen your understanding of the structure and functionality of the human body at our Life Sciences Resource Centre (LSRC).
- Receive an ipad for the duration of your course.
- Learn from real patients from the outset, with clinical placements starting in the first semester of Year 1.
- Take part in expert-led discussions around clinical case studies and the latest medical science breakthroughs, through our structured small groups teaching approach, including enquiry-based learning. These are also a great opportunity to learn from other students’ knowledge and experience.
- Online systems support your learning including the custom-made student logbook where you can access lecture notes, online assessment systems and lecture sessions.
- In Year 1, students will study in Plymouth, with all of their clinical placements within daily commute. In Years 2 and 3, all students will complete a semester in Plymouth for the academic delivery, and then a semester on clinical placement in the South West and other locations.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography BSc at Plymouth University
| 25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Medical Technology
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants need to achieve 5 GCSE passes at grades A-C/7-4 which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. 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.
Costs
Tuition Fees Diagnostic Radiography with Foundation Ultrasonography BSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees stated are per academic year
Please note fees are subject to change - for all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding web pages.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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