Portsmouth Diagnostic Radiography

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

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.

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

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

Do you think it’s worth commuting to Portsmouth university from London because I’ve been rejected from the ones in London and Hertfordshire is not in clearing atm. My parents are so strict about me doing radiography so idk if I should do a 2 hour commute everyday. Is it okay if you show me in private how the timetable is?

Never mind I just got an email from them saying it’s closed. I’m 100% ****ed

What’s closed?

Anyone going to Portsmouth uni and studying diagnostic radiography?

Hi, not sure if you’ll see this. But I’m thinking of applying and I was just wondering what the social life/nightlife is like at Portsmouth especially on placement, is it easy to balance placement and friends?

Hi Social life in Portsmouth is decent. I would say it’s okay. I mean there’s mainly one club that people go to that have events on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights. Then there is varsity Wednesday which is the sport society club events. Then there’s a lot of like pubs and bars Dow in Southsea.
Depending on where you get placed for placement, it can be very difficult to manage time with friends whilst on placement, especially if they’re not on the same course as you may be away for few weeks and may not have time to meet up.
I’m kind of in this predicament as I’ve had to stay in hospital accommodation two hours away from Portsmouth and not seeing your friends whilst they’re all out and about can be quite difficult because of FOMO. Obviously communication is key and if you are surrounded by good people, hopefully they understand you prioritising placement more.
But if you are around the Portsmouth area for placement, it is still possible to still have placement and spend time with friends on the weekend or after work and go out, obviously depending on shift time.
Hopefully this helps x