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Access to HE Radiography Course Online

Cost£3,384.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start16 Feb 2027
Awarding bodyAscentis awarding body
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About this course

Access to HE Diploma (Radiography). Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work and other commitments. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost.

The course takes one year and is designed for adults aged 19 or over who want to apply to university to study radiography. You'll cover science and health topics that university radiography programmes expect. Units typically include biology, physics, anatomy, and academic study skills. You'll need GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language at grade C or grade 4 or above, or a Level 2 equivalent, to enrol. You'll also complete an entry assessment before your place is confirmed.

You'll finish with an Access to HE Diploma recognised by UK universities.

Who this course is for

If you live in England, you might be able to do this course for FREE, see ‘Additional Information’ tab for more details.Apply today and our team will confirm if you could qualify for free place, with no obligation. Are you interested in a rewarding career in Radiography, yet worry that a lack of time could prevent you from taking that next step? If you are aged 19 or over, this Access to HE Diploma (Radiography) gives you a brand new, convenient and affordable way to study for your qualification online. You will begin your journey towards a career in the NHS or the private sector as a Radiographer. This fully online course is the fast-track route to university you have always wanted! Online learning means that you can study flexibly, at times to suit you and your lifestyle. Get the skills and qualifications you need to progress to university starting on your way to your aspirational career. Access to HE qualifications are nationally recognised, one-year intensive Level 3 courses designed to prepare adult learners aged 19 or over to study at degree level but who do not currently have the relevant entry requirements or qualifications or may have been out of education for a period and wish to return to education to change careers. You will study modules in Study Skills, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry. Credits are gained through the coursework. We would advise for you to check with your chosen University to ensure they accept these units for your chosen course before you apply. Benefits of studying with Activate Learning: Designed exclusively for adults (19+), Supportive environment provided through tutors with subject expertise and includes guidance webinars for every module., One year programme equivalent to three A Levels, allowing yo. For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

Entry requirements

You must meet the following entry criteria: Aged 19+ at the start of the academic year., Living in the UK., Already hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE maths and GCSE English Language or equivalent such as Functional Skills Level 2. If you hold international qualifications, we can assess these to see if you meet the criteria., Passing an entry assessment in . For further information please visit the Actiate Learning Website at https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk

What you will learn

  • You'll study human biology and anatomy relevant to radiography practice.
  • You'll explore physics principles that underpin medical imaging.
  • You'll develop academic writing and research skills for university study.
  • You'll examine how the body works and how disease affects it.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, care, and the NHS context.
  • You'll practise critical thinking and data analysis skills.

How you will learn

You study entirely online, working through units at a pace that suits you. Assessment is through written assignments and coursework rather than formal exams. You submit work digitally and receive tutor feedback online. The Ascentis Access to HE Diploma is credit-based, so each unit is assessed separately as you complete it.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Activate Learning at City of Oxford College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Diagnostic radiographer, produces medical images to support diagnosis.
  • Therapeutic radiographer, delivers radiotherapy treatment to patients.
  • Radiography assistant, supports qualified radiographers in imaging departments.
  • Medical imaging technician, operates scanning and X-ray equipment.
  • Healthcare support worker, assists clinical teams in hospital settings.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography, the degree required to qualify and register as a diagnostic radiographer.
  • BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiography, the degree route for radiotherapy practice.
  • BSc (Hons) Nursing or Allied Health, if your interests shift toward a related clinical career.
  • Postgraduate study in medical imaging or oncology, once you have a first degree and clinical experience.
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