Program Overview

Course Overview

The PgD Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging is a postgraduate diploma program designed for diagnostic radiographers who want to enhance their professional career in MRI. The program is accredited by the College of Radiographers and has a long-standing high reputation in the MRI community.

Key Details

• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK, EU / EEA / International
• Course Location: Distance Learning, Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Distance Learning and In Person
• Course Duration: Part-time: 18 Months - 5 Years
• Course Start Point: October
• Award: PgD

Minimum Entry Requirements

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

Tuition Fees

• £9,000 - UK (2025-2026)
• £10,986 - International (2025-2026)
• Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year

Course Structure

What you will learn

• Demonstrate the judgement and problem-solving skills necessary to produce the highest quality diagnostic medical images using a variety of magnetic resonance technology systems

Modules

• Compulsory modules
  • Magnetic Resonance Practice 1
  • Magnetic Resonance Practice 2
  • Magnetic Resonance Practice 3
  • Magnetic Resonance Clinical Practice
  • Research Methods
  • Dissertation
• Optional modules (subject to availability and demand)
  • Negotiated Learning in MRI (Single Weighted Module)
  • Advanced Clinical Applications and Management in MRI
  • Negotiated Learning in MRI (Double Weighted Module)

Year one

• Magnetic Resonance Practice 1
• Magnetic Resonance Practice 2
• Magnetic Resonance Practice 3
• Magnetic Resonance Clinical Practice
• Research Methods
• Dissertation

Fair Admissions

• When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application
• We are looking for your potential to succeed so will assess your qualifications, any relevant work experience, your personal statement, and references

Selection Criteria

• You will need to have at least 12 months equivalent full-time post-registration clinical experience
• You will need to demonstrate that you will be able to work in a MR department for a minimum of 2.5 days per week
• You will also need to provide one reference in support of your application
• Students need a mentor who will be trained by the university e.g. a radiographer who is senior to the student

Contextual Admissions

• Going to higher education can transform a person’s life
• We use contextual admissions to make sure that we are accessible to everyone who has the potential to succeed
• Qualifications and grades are important, but they are considered alongside other information that helps universities to identify potential and widen access to university-level study

Fees & Funding

• Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year
• The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy
• Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible

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)