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University of Cumbria: Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)

Institution University of Cumbria
Department Health, Psychology and Social Studies
Web http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
Email enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk
Telephone 0845 606 1144
Study type Taught

Summary

Applications for the January 2024 start are now closed. We will be welcoming applications for the January 2025 cohort from January 2024.

IT IS ADVISED THAT YOU APPLY EARLY DUE TO LIMITED PLACES

With a UK-wide shortage of sonographers, there has never been a better time to study a masters in Medical Imaging: Ultrasound.

Our intensive two-year MSc programme - accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE) - is the perfect accelerated pathway of study to launch your career as a sonographer.

COURSE OVERVIEW On this 2-year programme, you will learn all of the academic knowledge required to work in this field and, importantly, have plenty of hands-on training in our skills hub. The skills hub is equipped with the latest imaging workstations and houses one of the largest MedaPhor ultrasound simulation labs in the world.

This programme gives you exposure to the full range of sonography in clinical areas, such as obstetrics, gynaecology, general medical (abdominal and small parts), vascular, breast and musculoskeletal ultrasound training. Approximately 75% of your studies will be practical, so you will develop the work-based skills required to step into a job after graduation. The module delivery will be an online ‘blended’ learning approach and most modules will have an element of live virtual tutorial type sessions.

ON THIS COURSE YOU WILL... - Learn the academic knowledge and the clinical skills required to work in the field of medical ultrasound. This will ensure you become a confident and competent ultrasound practitioner.

  • Working with a placement hospital, you will gain exposure to the full range of sonography specialisms, such as obstetrics, gynaecology, general medical (abdominal and small parts) and vascular.

  • Be welcomed from a range of healthcare and non-healthcare backgrounds. A healthcare background or degree is not required.

  • Engage in practical training to gain work-based skills. You will have access to our state of the art ultrasound training hub, equipped with the latest ultrasound machines and an extensive ultrasound simulation facility.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Note: 'Sonographer' is not currently a protected title in the UK and at this present time graduates will NOT be eligible to be registered with the HCPC, although it is hoped that this will become a possibility in the future. For this reason, employment may not be possible in certain NHS trusts and some private sector organisations, although many organisations already employ sonographers from non-traditional backgrounds. Graduates from this programme/course will be eligible to join the Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Compulsory modules - Physical Principles & Technology in Ultrasound

  • Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Ultrasound

Optional Modules - Breast Ultrasound

  • Breast Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

  • General Medical Ultrasound (Theory)

  • General Medical Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

  • Gynaecological Ultrasound (Theory)

  • Gynaecological Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

  • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 1

  • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 1 (Clinical Practice)

  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Theory)

  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

  • Independent Study in Ultrasound (non-Clinical Practice)

  • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 2

  • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 2 (Clinical Practice)

  • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 3

  • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 3 (Clinical Practice)

  • Obstetric Ultrasound (Theory)

  • Obstetric Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

  • Vascular Ultrasound (Theory)

  • Vascular Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)

  • Research methods

  • Dissertation (40 credit)

  • Dissertation (60 credit)

Master of Science - MSci

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