Medical Ultrasound

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The MSc Medical Ultrasound is for radiographers, doctors, midwives and other health professionals wishing to practice clinical ultrasound as part of their professional role. The programme aims to provide a knowledge base in diagnostic medical ultrasound, enabling integration of underlying theoretical concepts with ultrasound professional practice-based skills. Students may exit the programme with the 60 credit PG Cert in O&G Ultrasound, Vascular Ultrasound or GMU Ultrasound or they may exit with the 120 credit PG Dip Medical Ultrasound which will require successful completion of two clinical modules (from O&G, Vascular, GMU or Negotiated topic) . The PG Cert Specialist Practice allows students to put together a personalised, proficiency based learning programme. This may be suitable for an experienced sonographer extending proficiency in a specialist area (e.g. Musculo-skeletal ultrasound, breast ultrasound, paediatric ultrasound, emergency ultrasound). Alternatively this may be suitable for a clinician who wishes to use ultrasound in their practice.

STRUCTURE OVERVIEW Core programme content Core modules:

* Fundamentals of Ultrasound Practice Research Methodology (Core for PG Diploma & MSc)
* Research Project or Systematic Review (Core for MSc).

Please see the modules list for further information.

Indicative non-core content Optional modules (all modules are 30 credits):

* Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ultrasound (Clinically assessed option)
* General Medical Ultrasound (Clinically assessed option)
* Vascular Ultrasound (Clinically assessed option this may also be taken as part of the MSc Vascular Ultrasound)
* Negotiated Learning (Non-clinically assessed option)
* Negotiated Learning with Clinical Proficiency (Clinically assessed option).

Please see the modules list for further information.

FORMAT AND ASSESSMENT The programme is offered on a part-time basis in conjunction with compulsory clinical placements. Lectures are delivered in a block format of 3-4 days per month. Coursework, practical assessment and written examinations assess the modules. Clinical competence is assessed by ongoing formative and summative assessments and an observational visit by a member of the programme team.

MODULES More information on typical programme modules.
NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.

Minimum 2:2 UK honours degree or a professional qualification in radiography, nursing, midwifery or medicine. Applicants must have a suitable clinical training placement for the duration of the programme. Entry is subject to satisfactory references and interview.This programme is only available to overseas applicants who already have a UK clinical placement and are holding a valid work visa that covers them for the entire duration of the programme. Overseas applicants who do not meet the above criteria are not eligible for this programme due to UKBA restrictions on overseas applicants studying part-time course in the UK. English Language Requirements CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A)

Accreditation

Accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).