Program Overview

PgC - Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)

Overview

This course offers a challenging yet rewarding programme of study, providing the opportunity to develop the high-level skills required of an autonomous ultrasound practitioner in one area of ultrasound practice.

Course Structure

The course is modular, offering part-time enrolment options to help fit professional development into your lifestyle. Our part-time pathway is flexible in its design, delivery, and assessment to help meet the demands of work and family commitments.

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)

Teaching & Assessment

• How you will learn:
  • Blended learning approach combining online and face-to-face campus-based delivery
  • Group activities, lectures, practical work, seminars, self-directed study, and simulation activities
• How you will be assessed:
  • Written assignments
  • Unseen online OSE examinations
  • Computer-based assessments
  • Formative and summative clinical assessment
  • Image viewing examinations

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.

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

Fees & Funding

• 2024 - 2025: £3465 (UK), £5,493 (International)
• The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs
• Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year

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)