Program Overview

MSc - Medical Imaging: Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Course Overview

This course is designed for diagnostic radiographers who want to enhance their professional career in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (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
• Course Location: Distance Learning, Lancaster
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Distance Learning and In Person
• Course Duration: Part-time: 3 Years
• Course Start Point: October
• Award: MSc

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.
• You are required to hold an undergraduate qualification in Diagnostic Radiography.

Tuition Fees

• £13,500 - UK (for 2025/6)
• The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.
• Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year.

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.

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 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.

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).