Program Overview

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MSc Medical Ultrasound Practice

Course summary

Become a competent ultrasound practitioner working towards advanced clinical practice. Study a course accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education. Graduate with eligibility to apply to the SCoR Voluntary Register of Sonographers. Gain hands-on clinical experience and robust theoretical knowledge.

How you learn

The course is based around academic taught modules, as well as research and dissertation— underpinned by a minimum of 14 hours of supervised clinical practice each week. You'll also make extensive use of simulated clinical environments on clinical modules.

• Group discussion
• Student led seminars
• E-learning activities
• Workshops and demonstrations
• Key note lectures
• Simulation

Applied learning

Clinical placements

Alongside your academic learning through the University, you will also be supported in practice by your Clinical Supervisor to help develop your role as a sonographer. You will be expected to complete a minimum of 14 hours supervised ultrasound scanning each week. For each clinical area you undertake, you will be required to complete a clinical workbook that includes an appraisal of your clinical competence in that particular area of ultrasound practice.

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Applied Ultrasound Physics For Safe Practice (15 credits)
• Dissertation 60 Credits (60 credits)

Elective modules

• Abdominal And General Medical Ultrasound Practice (30 credits)
• Contemporary Issues In Advancing Practice (Distance Learning) (15 credits)
• Evaluating Service Improvement (Distance Learning) (15 credits)
• Gynaecological Ultrasound Practice (15 credits)
• Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning) (15 credits)
• Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning) (15 credits)
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Practice (30 credits)
• Negotiated Learning Ultrasound Practice (15 credits)
• Obstetric Ultrasound Practice (30 credits)
• Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) (15 credits)

Future careers

The course is designed specifically to enhance the employability of health professionals who wish to pursue or further their career in medical ultrasound.

Equipment and facilities

On this course, you'll work with:

• Dedicated ultrasound machines
• Transvaginal phantoms
• An abdominal phantom
• Online handbooks, learning materials and other resources

Where will I study?

You study at Collegiate Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

Entry requirements

All students

• Academic Qualification: Normally, applicants will hold a first degree (or equivalent professional qualification) which is recognised in the UK by a professional standards regulating body such as HCPC, NMC or GMC.
• Other formally certified qualifications: Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
• Level of English language capability: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
• Relevant work or work-related experience: All applicants are advised to organise, with their clinical sponsor, some observational experience within the ultrasound department prior to the start of the programme.

Additional information for EU/International students

This course is not open to international students who require a student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.

Fees and funding

Home students

Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2026/27 is £11,940 for the course.

Postgraduate student loans

Up to £12,858 is available in 2025/26 for home students on most masters courses.

Additional course costs

The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.

• General course additional costs
• Additional costs for Health and Social Care (PDF, 277.7KB)