Program Overview

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MSc - Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)

Overview

This is a challenging, yet rewarding programme of study offering you the opportunity to develop the high level skills required of an autonomous ultrasound practitioner, in 3 or 4 areas of ultrasound practice. This is a highly flexible part-time pathway that will appeal to a wide range of health care professionals who wish to develop ultrasound skills as an extension of their scope of practice.

Course Structure

What you will learn

We provide a range of modules to help you develop relevant clinical skills in your own department. Teaching is also supported by specialist guest speakers who provide current, relevant course material directly related to clinical practice.

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Physical Principles & Technology in Ultrasound
• Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Ultrasound

Optional modules (subject to availability and demand)

• General Medical Ultrasound (Theory)
• General Medical Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
• Obstetric Ultrasound (Theory)
• Obstetric Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
• Gynaecological Ultrasound (Theory)
• Gynaecological Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
• Breast Ultrasound (Theory)
• Breast Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
• Vascular Ultrasound (Theory)
• Vascular Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Theory)
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
• Negotiated Ultrasound Practice (Theory)
• Negotiated Ultrasound Practice (Clinical Practice)
• Research methods
• Independent Study in Ultrasound (non-clinical)

Year one

When you start you must begin with one of our core modules. Both core modules must be completed in year 1, alongside at least ONE optional module.

• Physical Principles & Technology in Ultrasound
• Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Ultrasound
• Optional Module (with clinical practice)

Year two

You will then choose a further 3 modules in year 2, two of which must be clinically related.

• Choose two or three optional clinical module(s) (Theory and Clinical Practice elements)
• If only 2 clinical options are chosen you may also study the Research Methods module

Year three

In your final year, you will complete your dissertation module.

• Dissertation

Teaching & Assessment

How you will learn

Learning on this course is blended and most modules will have an element of live virtual tutorial type sessions using Blackboard Collaborate or Microsoft Teams, which you will be expected to engage with.

How you will be assessed

A range of assessment methods are used to ensure that all intended learning outcomes are met. These include written assignments, unseen online OSE examinations, computer-based assessments, formative and summative clinical assessment and image viewing examinations.

Entry Requirements

• 1st or 2nd class honours degree in a science or healthcare subject.
• Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
• Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.

Tuition Fees

• £13,500 - UK

Additional Costs

• You may need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment.
• Extra costs may also be applicable to cover travel to placement and the university campus, parking and/or accommodation at placement/university campus (if required).

Career Outcome

On successful completion of all core and mandatory elements, you will be able to provide evidence of preparation for practice to the standards required for a first post-qualification sonographer. From consultation, key service partners have confirmed that this would allow appointment of graduates in most regional NHS contexts. However, applicants from a non-health care background should note that, at present, employment in some NHS Trusts would not be possible due to the requirement for professional registration. These potential restrictions on employment will be discussed with you during the application process and you will be asked to sign a memorandum of agreement confirming your understanding and acceptance.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).