New Zealand Certificate in Study and Career Preparation (Level 4) (Medical Imaging Pathway)

Program Overview

This 19-week program prepares individuals lacking entry requirements for a medical imaging bachelor's degree. It covers essential skills, applied math and physics, human body and microbes, and chemistry and cell biology. Blended delivery combines online and face-to-face learning, and part-time study options are available. Successful completion may lead to further study in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) at UCOL.

Program Outline

Outline:

This program is designed for individuals who want to pursue a career in medical imaging but lack the necessary entry requirements for direct entry into a bachelor's degree program.

Content:

• Skills for Academic Study Level 4: Develop essential skills for health sciences students, including learning strategies, exam and test preparation, time management, research skills, written and oral communication, and interview and CV preparation.
• Applied Maths and Physics Level 4: Gain numeracy skills relevant to medical imaging, such as algebraic expressions, metric conversions, graphing equations, statistics, and medical imaging-related physics.
• Human Body and Microbes (Essentials of Human Body and Microbial Science): Explore the human body's structure and function.
Investigate microorganisms, including their effects on human health. Conduct laboratory work with real bacteria.
• Chemistry and Cell Biology (Essentials of Cell Biology and Chemistry): Review basic chemical principles, explore properties of acids and buffers, investigate organic molecules and their roles in biological systems.
Study cell structure and function.

Structure:

• The program runs for 19 weeks, including 2 holiday weeks.
• Each week includes approximately:
• 16 hours of in-person, online, and in-work class time
• 20 hours of individual study time.

Other:

• This program is offered in a blended delivery format, combining online and face-to-face learning.
• Learners can utilize UCOL facilities for accessing online learning.
• Completion of this program does not guarantee entry into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging Technology) program.
Entry requirements and selection are competitive.
• This program is a pathway for individuals who are returning to study, under 20 years old and lacking University Entrance requirements, or over 20 and seeking to refresh skills before entering a degree program.
• A quiz is available to help individuals assess their current level and determine if they are suited for the level 3 or 4 program.

Please note:

• This is a summary based on the provided context.
• This program is subject to change.