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Anyone going to Portsmouth uni and studying diagnostic radiography?
(edited 9 months ago)
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Original post by sunnycloud5432
Anyone going to Portsmouth uni and studying diagnostic radiography?

hey im thinking of applying to ports for radiography, how are u finding it and can u ask what ur predicted grades were? im so stressed
Original post by hudzino123
hey im thinking of applying to ports for radiography, how are u finding it and can u ask what ur predicted grades were? im so stressed

Hi, I would say it’s not bad, like they are a good uni for radiography. For first year, we have four modules: anatomy, professional skills, and radio graphic practice(positioning) & radiation science. Personally I enjoy the anatomy and radiographic practice. The anatomy content is quite a bit but if u stay on top u should be fine. I don’t really like the physics but that’s personal preference but it’s not a lot of content and you are able to understand If you go out of your way to learn it after the lectures and especially the physics lecturer if u don’t understand they’ll help you.

My favourite thing about the uni and why I personally chose it is because of the x ray room on site and a simulation ward setting. So we have weekly sessions that we are able to practice positioning in and have opportunities to practice being radiographers to actors who pretend to be patients before we go on placement, which is really helpful.

My predicted grades were A*BB in Psychology, Geography & Biology. I got A*A*B in my actually A-Levels. But I’m pretty sure the uni accepts a grade of C or equivalent in Biology and minimum 128 ucas points I think.
Reply 3
Original post by sunnycloud5432
Hi, I would say it’s not bad, like they are a good uni for radiography. For first year, we have four modules: anatomy, professional skills, and radio graphic practice(positioning) & radiation science. Personally I enjoy the anatomy and radiographic practice. The anatomy content is quite a bit but if u stay on top u should be fine. I don’t really like the physics but that’s personal preference but it’s not a lot of content and you are able to understand If you go out of your way to learn it after the lectures and especially the physics lecturer if u don’t understand they’ll help you.
My favourite thing about the uni and why I personally chose it is because of the x ray room on site and a simulation ward setting. So we have weekly sessions that we are able to practice positioning in and have opportunities to practice being radiographers to actors who pretend to be patients before we go on placement, which is really helpful.
My predicted grades were A*BB in Psychology, Geography & Biology. I got A*A*B in my actually A-Levels. But I’m pretty sure the uni accepts a grade of C or equivalent in Biology and minimum 128 ucas points I think.

oh ok thanks so much ill probably apply and If I get in ill firm it, thanks so much xx
Original post by sunnycloud5432
Hi, I would say it’s not bad, like they are a good uni for radiography. For first year, we have four modules: anatomy, professional skills, and radio graphic practice(positioning) & radiation science. Personally I enjoy the anatomy and radiographic practice. The anatomy content is quite a bit but if u stay on top u should be fine. I don’t really like the physics but that’s personal preference but it’s not a lot of content and you are able to understand If you go out of your way to learn it after the lectures and especially the physics lecturer if u don’t understand they’ll help you.
My favourite thing about the uni and why I personally chose it is because of the x ray room on site and a simulation ward setting. So we have weekly sessions that we are able to practice positioning in and have opportunities to practice being radiographers to actors who pretend to be patients before we go on placement, which is really helpful.
My predicted grades were A*BB in Psychology, Geography & Biology. I got A*A*B in my actually A-Levels. But I’m pretty sure the uni accepts a grade of C or equivalent in Biology and minimum 128 ucas points I think.

What was the interview process like, I have one very soon and how long did it take for them to get back to you after?
Original post by hudzino123
oh ok thanks so much ill probably apply and If I get in ill firm it, thanks so much xx

You’re welcome, good luck x
Original post by beyonce2009
What was the interview process like, I have one very soon and how long did it take for them to get back to you after?

I had one of the lecturers and a reporting radiographer. They asked me about 3/4 questions - I think 2 of them were scenario based. I honestly don’t remember my interview that well 😭. It took about 20minutes and they gave me an offer 5 days after.

Good luck x
(edited 2 months ago)
Original post by sunnycloud5432
I had one of the lecturers and a reporting radiographer. They asked me about 3/4 questions - I think 2 of them were scenario based. I honestly don’t remember my interview that well 😭. It took about 20minutes and they gave me an offer 5 days after.
Good luck x

Thank you!!

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