Program Overview

Course Overview

The Pg Cert in Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging is designed for diagnostic radiographers who want to enhance their professional career. The course 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: Lancaster
• Course Duration: Part-time: 1-3 Years
• Course Start Point: October
• Award: PgC

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

Tuition Fees

• £4,500 - UK (2025-2026)
• £5,493 - International (2025-2026)

Course Structure

What You Will Learn

You'll learn to demonstrate the judgement and problem-solving skills necessary to produce the highest quality diagnostic medical images using a variety of magnetic resonance technology systems.

Year One

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

Fair Admissions

When you apply, our Admissions specialists will review your whole application. We are looking for your potential to succeed, so we 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 and 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. Alternatively, other professionals, e.g., physicists or radiologists, can be considered for this role.

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.

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).