SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR RADIOGRAPHY TRAINING
Radiography Entry
RequirementsACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum academic entry
requirements for degree courses in radiography are the same as for all
degree courses:-
Three GCSEs grades A-C and two GCE A levels, or
equivalent.
Before applying for a course, it is a good idea to visit a
radiography or radiotherapy department at a local hospital to get a good
impression of what the work involves.
ALTERNATIVE ACCEPTABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
BTEC
National Certificate and Diplomas in relevant subjects can also be
accepted as meeting entry requirements. Entry is also possible through
validated access courses.
Individual radiography
education centres may require additional or more specific qualifications,
for instance science subjects at A level. For candidates with Advanced
GNVQ/GSVQ''s they may require a merit or distinction in specific subjects.
It is
advisable to contact the institutions directly to clarify individual
cases, alternatively more detailed information is given in
Radiography Education and Training - Directory of Courses,
available from the College of Radiographers.
College of
Radiographers
207 Providence Square
Mill Street
London
SE1 2EW
Tel: 020 7740
7200
Email:
info@sor.org
Website: www.sor.org
AGE/HEALTH
The minimum age to start
training is 17. There are no specific Health requirements, however, many
educational centres may require an occupational health examination prior
to acceptance on a course.
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