Program Overview

Focused Negotiated Study in Medical Ultrasound Practice University Certificate in Postgraduate Continuing Education

Overview

This award enables you to design a focused area of study in an area of ultrasound.

Course Details

How You Learn

• Your teaching is shared with other clinical modules where possible.
• The Pharmaceutical Analytical Consultancy Services lab and Northern Region Ultrasound Simulation Centre are fully integrated into delivering your module.
• You are encouraged to take ownership of your own and your peers' learning.
• Your direct contact time is supplemented with the University's virtual learning environment.
• To become an autonomous ultrasound practitioner, you undertake a clinical placement.
• Your placement develops your comprehensive and critical understanding to practice in your chosen area of ultrasound.
• You also have a clinical mentor who guides you throughout your training and provides an invaluable source of support.

How You Are Assessed

• The award is assessed in two parts:
  • Literature review (2,500 words, 100% weighting) submitted in week 37
  • Final triggered assessment in week 42

Entry Requirements

• You need a PgCert Medical Ultrasound and a clinical placement.

Part-time Entry

• Fee for applicants: £855
• Limited funded places available
• Length: 20 weeks
• Start date: September
• Level: Master's
• Credits: 20

Service User and Carer Involvement

• Service users and carers support all aspects of our students' lifecycle from recruitment to graduation.