Diagnostic Radiography - 2012 Entry

That's great and would definitely give you fantastic experience - my only concern would be that in 2 years time the situation regarding places/finances could be very different. For instance, funding could easily be slashed or withdrawn completely by the government - sure you'll be able to get a loan, but that depends if you fancy paying 9k per year? Also the job market is currently becoming more competitive, which is likely to only increase in the next few years.

Ultimately, you'd have more experience and money, plus you'd get to see what working in the NHS really is about before you commit; however, things could potentially change for the worse. It's really a toughie, but you'd have to go with your gut feeling about what would benefit you more. There's also a lot to be said about going to university after a few years of working life behind you.

I'm thinking of withdrawing from UCAS this year despite having two good offers. I have just been offered a job as a pre-reg hospital pharmacy technician which is a two year program. At the moment I think I will accept this, and reapply with deferred entry this September, it will give me time to save money for accommodation so I will hopefully leave with no loans at all.

I'm thinking of withdrawing from UCAS this year despite having two good offers. I have just been offered a job as a pre-reg hospital pharmacy technician which is a two year program. At the moment I think I will accept this, and reapply with deferred entry this September, it will give me time to save money for accommodation so I will hopefully leave with no loans at all.

which unis had u got into? xx

Yeah I think so, plus I think some lectures are shared with radiotherapy students too.

Anybody else leaving secure employment which isn't badly paid to take up their degree?

I did. I had a half decent job before but I was unhappy. Money isn't everything is it.

im quitting my low paid, but secure job to go to Uni. ive been with this company for over 12yrs, so tbh im bricking it at the changes ahead

i will actually receive more money as a student than i currently earn, so im not too worried moneywise.

hubby got the brawn and i got the brains, so we decided once the kids were all at school i would finally get myself a career, with earning potential. once i qualify though, hubby will become the SAHD, so complete role reversal ahead for him too.

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Is anybody doing Radiography at Derby uni this year from 2012?! X


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does anyone know what unis were in clearing last year? x

I can't remember loads but I know Cumbria had some spaces and so did Derby.
I think BCU, UWE and City did. I know Queen Margaret Edinburgh and Portsmouth did too.

oh brill thanks im deffo interested in derby and bcu...do they usually lower their grades needed through clearing cos derby want 18 credits in science but i cnt get that on my chuffin course xx

They don't usually because there will be people with the grades out there and they would accept them first.

true haha makes sense :P i would love birmingham city tho if it was on clearing x