High school / secondary education (or higher)

BCU now recruits to the values of the NHS Constitution. This influences the university’s selection criteria and especially the values they are seeking to be demonstrated in both your application and interview, which we view as essential in any individual involved in patient care.

(1.) A minimum of 300 UCAS tariff points: Level 2 qualifications which must be achieved PRIOR to application: GCSE at Grade C or above in five subjects, which must include English Language, Mathematics and either Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Double Science. (GCSE equivalents are not accepted, e. g. Key Skills Level 2, Adult Numeracy, Adult Literacy) or
Irish Leaving Certificate, a minimum of five Ordinary Levels at Grade B3 or above, must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject. or
Scottish qualifications, a minimum of five Intermediate Standard 2 or above, must include English, Mathematics and a Science subject.
A particularly high standard of spoken and written English is necessary to cope with the clinical work on the Diagnostic Radiography and Radiotherapy courses. However, there is a great need for Radiography students who are fluent in more than one language and graduates with such skills would be a valuable addition to the profession; such candidates are therefore encouraged to apply.
Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 7, with no subtest below 6.5

Plus one of the following Level 3 qualifications which you may be working towards:
GCE A/A2 level 300 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of three A/A2 Level passes, which must include one science subject from Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology and Applied Science. Psychology and Sociology are only accepted in conjunction with one of the former. A typical offer would be BBB. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
GCE AS/A1 level Two subjects accepted with two GCE A/A2 levels, which must include one from Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology and Applied Science, at Grade B or above. Psychology and Sociology are only accepted in conjunction with one of the former. A typical offer would be BBB. Must achieve a minimum of 300 UCAS tariff points. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.
BTEC National Diploma in Science Minimum Grade DDM required (320 tariff points).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Minimum Grade 26 required.
Access to HE Diploma in Radiography or Science Full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 including 30 at Merit or Distinction with a minimum of 18 in a Science subject with 6 credits at level 3 in Physics and 15 ungraded credits at either Level 2 or 3. Must possess GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or above.
The Open University modules are acceptable only with evidence of previous studies of Level 3 and above. 60 credits of OU study are preferred and must include evidence of study of Chemistry, Biology or Physics, such as S104 Exploring Science, or 60 credits chosen from the following 30 credit options- SK143 Topics in Health Sciences, S142 Topics in Science, or SK277 Human Biology.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.