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I didnt meet my course entry requirements

Im one grade below the entry requirement and they dont let me resit bc i have a "strong pass". Now i cant do the subjects i want, which means i cant go into the course in uni (radiology). Idk what i want to be anymore idk what to do.

I got a 6-5 in science and a 5 in maths. I wanna do psychology and biology. I was forced to pick literature bc of my high grade and sociology and applied science
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by Imnotsmartlol
Im one grade below the entry requirement and they dont let me resit bc i have a "strong pass". Now i cant do the subjects i want, which means i cant go into the course in uni (radiology). Idk what i want to be anymore idk what to do.

I got a 6-5 in science and a 5 in maths. I wanna do psychology and biology. I was forced to pick literature bc of my high grade and sociology and applied science

What are the entry requirements for radiology? I there is still a good chance to do radiology at university (you may have to do a foundation year depending on the entry requirements, but you also may not). Are you looking at specific course (e.g. diagnostic radiography)?
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by Imnotsmartlol
Im one grade below the entry requirement and they dont let me resit bc i have a "strong pass". Now i cant do the subjects i want, which means i cant go into the course in uni (radiology). Idk what i want to be anymore idk what to do.

I got a 6-5 in science and a 5 in maths. I wanna do psychology and biology. I was forced to pick literature bc of my high grade and sociology and applied science


Do you mean radiography (diagnostic or therapeutic) as radiology is a medical specialism for which you need a degree in medicine? Just to clarify, will your school not allow you to take any science A levels or psychology?

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by normaw
Do you mean radiography (diagnostic or therapeutic) as radiology is a medical specialism for which you need a degree in medicine? Just to clarify, will your school not allow you to take any science A levels or psychology?

I mean diagnostic since i want to be a sonographer. My school wont allow me to take noth science or Alevels bc both require a 6-6 and a 6 in maths which isnt possible bc i got 6-5 and 5 in maths. However i am trying to contact them to explain my situation..

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by flowersinmyhair
What are the entry requirements for radiology? I there is still a good chance to do radiology at university (you may have to do a foundation year depending on the entry requirements, but you also may not). Are you looking at specific course (e.g. diagnostic radiography)?
sorry if i didnt make sense. I mean i didnt meet the requirements for a science Alevel (which i heard is needed to get into a good uni to do diagnostic radiology)
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by Imnotsmartlol
I mean diagnostic since i want to be a sonographer. My school wont allow me to take noth science or Alevels bc both require a 6-6 and a 6 in maths which isnt possible bc i got 6-5 and 5 in maths. However i am trying to contact them to explain my situation..

Some unis will probably accept applied science but it is definitely worth contacting your sixth form to explain your situation. It could also be worth looking at other colleges or sixth forms to see if they would accept those grades.
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by Imnotsmartlol
I mean diagnostic since i want to be a sonographer. My school wont allow me to take noth science or Alevels bc both require a 6-6 and a 6 in maths which isnt possible bc i got 6-5 and 5 in maths. However i am trying to contact them to explain my situation..

Ask if you can change to a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science, which is the equivalent of three A levels. Anything less than this and many unis will want a science A level too. Use the NHS course finder to search for DR courses and have a look at the entry requirements for all of those unis that you would consider applying to (check GCSE requirements too). Make a note of them and then speak to your school again and ask to change subjects.

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