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Assistant Practitioners are paid employees so study is generally part
time on distance learning based in universities whilst theere are
oppertunities to qualify via the NVQ system. Initial routes of study
were via the NVQ route, many then changed to a university certificate
and now there seems to be a move towards foundation degrees
University of Hertfordshire
University of the West of England
Anglia Ruskin University
AP in MRI
Anglia Ruskin - Diagnostic & Therapy
University of Central England
- Foundation degree
The Robert Gordon University
Typical Entry Qualifications
You must normally pass four GCSEs (grades A*-C) including
Mathematics and English or have equivalent qualifications. Key
skills in Numeracy and Communication at Level 2 are acceptable
alternatives for GCSE mathematics and English respectively.
In addition to GCSEs, you are required to pass ONE of the following:
at least one A level in a science subject, preferably biology,
chemistry or human biology
an Advanced Vocational GCE in Science
a BTEC National Award or National Certificate in Applied Science.
For most Level 3 qualifications, an offer will be normally be made
on 100 Tariff points with a minimum of 60 points from one 6-unit
award, or EE in AVCE Double Award. In the case of the National
Certificate, it will be 100 Tariff points with minimum pass level
PP.
Career Structure
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