New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Field)

This Certificate will help sharpen your study skills, improve your written and oral communication, and gain foundation knowledge of medical imaging technology.

Numeracy skills relevant to health and science are covered, as well as background theory and practice in biology, microbiology, physics, and chemistry.

This programme is ideal for those who are returning to study, and wish to revise their health, physics, and maths knowledge before embarking on the three year Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging).

Note: Completion of this programme does not guarantee entry or provide preferential entry into the degree programme. Entry requirements for the Medical Imaging Technology Degree still apply, and selection is highly competitive.

This programme is suitable for:

• People under the age of 20 years and who have not achieved University Entrance

• People under the age of 20 who have University Entrance, but who did not do science subjects and want to study health science-based courses before applying for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) degree programme

• People over the age of 20 who have not studied for some time and want to undertake some health science-based courses before they apply for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) degree programme to refresh their study skills.
  

The programme pathway:

Please note that UCOL does not currently provide the Bachelor of Social Services, NZ Diploma in Enrolled Nursing, or the Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Wellness). 

This programme runs for 19 weeks, including 2 holiday weeks..

Per week, your learning will include approximately:

Class Time

15-18 hours

18 hours of lecturer supported learning in class.

Study Time

20-25 hrs

Study in your own time.

You can also choose to study part-time. Talk to us about your options with this programme.

This programme comprises 60 credits and covers a variety of courses that will equip you with academic skills for higher-level study in Medical Imaging and is comprised of the following:

Career Planning and Academic Study Skills (Level 4) (15 credits)

This course enables you to develop and apply a range of academic skills in preparation for further study and employment.

Applied Mathematics and Physics (Level 3) (15 credits)

This course enables you to acquire context-relevant numeracy skills needed for future study and employment.

Human Body and Health (Level 4) (15 credits)

This course introduces you to the structure and functioning of the human body in a health context.

Chemistry and Cell Biology (Level 4) (15 credits)

This course enables you to apply key chemistry and cell biology concepts to a health science context.

This programme is taught using class, laboratory, PC-classes and online (blended) delivery. Learners who are unable to access online material will be able to use UCOL based facilities.

NCEA Level 2

OR

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 3)

OR

New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3)

OR

Equivalent academic achievement

OR

On a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Executive Dean.

The programme is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020, and Universal College of Learning is accredited to teach it.

Note: Completion of this programme does not guarantee entry or provide preferential entry into the degree programme. Entry requirements for the Medical Imaging programme still apply, and selection is highly competitive. Successful completion of this programme satisfies the University Entrance requirements to apply for the UCOL Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology).

Choosing your study pathway

Learners are advised to check the additional criteria for the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) degree programme selection before enrolling in this Level 4 programme.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Field), you may wish to study the UCOL New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 3) (Health Field).

If you are not sure of which programme to begin your pathway to medical imaging then please contact us.

Timetable

Your timetable will be available just prior to classes starting, and will comprise a weekly commitment of approximately:

Full-time programme

• 18 hours of class time

• 20-25 hours of self-directed learning (your own time spent on research and study to complete your written assignments)

Recognition of prior learning

Applications for Recognition of Prior Learning, including Cross Credit, Credit Transfer and Assessment of Prior Learning may be made on the Recognition of Prior Learning Form where a learner believes all learning outcomes for a course have already been met. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis in accordance with the UCOL Academic Statute and other relevant policies and procedures.

Application checklist

It will make the process easier if you prepare the following before you apply:

• National Student Number (NSN) (If you don't have a NSN, you may request one from NZQA, or you can supply a verified copy of your birth certificate, passport or Whakapapa statement.)

• Evidence of your highest level of academic achievement (and evidence of prior learning, if applicable)

• Evidence that you meet the entry requirements of the programme

• Check if you're eligible for additional support or a scholarship. If you're 19 years or younger, you may be eligible to enrol in one of our free Youth Transition programmes.

Note that you will need to provide any verified documents in person, via post or email (not via the online application form).

Blended learning

This programme is offered on a blended delivery approach, a unique combination of online and face-to-face learning. Learners are welcome to use the UCOL facilities (computers, Internet) to access the online learning. However, we encourage learners to have their device such as laptop/PC or tablet to be able to access any online components of this programme from home.

Please note that there are additional costs associated with this programme:

• Uniform - protective labcoats will be supplied by UCOL, however, you will be required to wear covered shoes (eg sneakers) in the laboratory classes $150

• Scientific graphics calculator - $140

• Course workbooks are used to lessen the need for textbooks, and you may be required to pay for the printing of each copy $50

• Stationery - you should provide your own pens, pencils, ruler, paper etc $50

• Selected resources for Applied Maths - $35 (purchased through UCOL)

• It's advisable that students have headphones (microphone included) to use with their devices - approximately $30