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University of Salford: Ultrasound Imaging
| Institution | University of Salford |
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| Department | School of Health and Society |
| Web | http://www.salford.ac.uk |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Ultrasound imaging has made a dramatic impact on patient diagnosis and management, and the demand for ultrasound as a medical imaging tool has increased rapidly. An increasing range of professional groups are now using ultrasound, not only imaging departments. As such, the Ultrasound programme at the University of Salford is committed to supporting this increased demand by offering comprehensive training in clinical ultrasound.
The MSc Ultrasound Imaging course is part-time and modular. The programme runs from January to January. It includes core mandatory modules, named clinical modules, and negotiated modules which allow individual learning needs to be met.
This programme is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE), ensuring the highest standards are met and students will be competent and able to practice professionally within their chosen field. We regularly review programme content to ensure it meets students’ requirements and offers a flexible part-time pathway to aid a wide range of healthcare professionals in developing their professional ultrasound practice.
You will: - Benefit from our close links with NHS clinical providers.
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Have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supported by virtual simulators.
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Be taught by lecturers of national and international standing.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You will hold a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or another healthcare professional qualification with a 2:1 or above. For the clinically related modules, you must also have access to a relevant imaging caseload and the support of a clinical mentor. The University cannot find a clinical placement for you. If you do not have a 2:1 degree and wish to apply, the programme lead will decide whether Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is required. This may delay your offer, so please apply as soon as possible. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
Summary
Ultrasound imaging has significantly enhanced patient diagnosis and management, leading to a rapid increase in its use across various professional groups, beyond traditional imaging departments.
The postgraduate Ultrasound Imaging programme at the University of Salford is dedicated to meeting this growing demand by offering thorough training in clinical ultrasound. The programme is designed to accommodate a range of healthcare professionals through a flexible, part-time pathway and includes core mandatory modules, named clinical modules, and negotiated modules to address individual learning needs.
The course runs from January to January and is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE), ensuring that it adheres to the highest professional standards. Graduates will be well-equipped to practice competently within their chosen field.
To enrol, you must already hold an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related field. As we do not provide clinical placements, you are required to secure an independently agreed clinical placement for at least two days a week, with access to an established clinical workload in your area of practice. Additionally, you must have the support of a suitable mentor at your place of employment.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | - **Undergraduate degree:** You will hold a degree in BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or other health care professional qualification, 2:1 or above. If you do not have a 2:1 degree and wish to apply, the programme lead will make a decision about whether an APL is required. This may delay your offer so please apply as soon as possible. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. |
| Location | Peel Park Campus The Crescent Salford M5 4WT |
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