Medical Ultrasound MSc / Postgrad Diploma / Postgrad Certificate
Overview
This course offers flexible study options for healthcare professionals undertaking obstetrics, gynaecology and / or abdominal ultrasound training or those wishing to develop their skills further using work based learning options.
Our expert staff provide a supportive environment to encourage students to develop their academic abilities and clinical skills and be prepared for working at an advanced practice level in the future.
A clinical placement is required in a recognised ultrasound department, to provide a wide range of clinical experience and supervision during the programme. The clinical skills suite at City University London is equipped with a Siemen's Sonoline Antares real-time ultrasound machine, a Siui portable ultrasound machine and a simulator, which are used for demonstrations, teaching and monitoring clinical progress.
A range of innovative teaching, learning and assessment methods are used to provide a varied learning environment and help students to develop skills and link theory to practice. The experienced academic staff are supported by expert guest speakers to provide current, relevant course material.
The course is accredited by CASE (Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education, allowing students to practice ultrasound in the UK and abroad. www.case-uk.org
Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for a range of health care professionals who have experience in radiography, nursing, midwifery or other related professions. The course enables students to achieve the academic qualifications and clinical skills needed to pursue a career in ultrasound or to develop current skills further.
Why study Medical Ultrasound at City?
- Study on a flexible and modular course
- Access to a specialist clinical skills suite
- Widen your employment opportunities in the UK and overseas
- Learn from expert staff and guest speaks
- Benefit from a CASE accredited course
Entry Requirements:
Entry requirements:
- Second class honours degree or above in radiography, nursing, midwifery or another relevant subject
- A clinical placement in a recognised ultrasound department for an average of three days per week.
Course Fees:
- Part-time EU: £PG Cert (60 credits in one year â 1 clinical module) - £3,000. PG Cert (75 credits in one year, 2 clinical modules) - £4,000. PG Dip 120 credits in 18 to 24 months) £3,500 year 1 (60 -75 credits), then £3,500 in year 2 plus annual increase (45 â 60 credits). MSc dissertation (60 credits) £2,000
- Part-time Non EU: £PG Cert (60 credits in one year â 1 clinical module) - £6,000. PG Cert (75 credits in one year, 2 clinical modules) - £8,000. PG Dip 120 credits in 18 to 24 months) £7,000 year 1 (60 -75 credits), then £7,000 in year 2 plus annual increase (45 â 60 credits). MSc dissertation (60 credits) £4,000
Start Date:
September 2013
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
- Second class honours degree or above in radiography, nursing, midwifery or another relevant subject
- A clinical placement in a recognised ultrasound department for an average of three days per week.
English Requirements
For those students whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required:
- IELTS: minimum of 7.0 (7.0 in all categories)
- TOEFL (internet based): 100
Visa Requirements
City University London retains Highly Trusted Status from UKBA, enabling us to sponsor international students to study in the UK.
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
When and Where
- Start Date:
- September 2013
- Duration:
- Part-time: on a day release basis.
Course Content
Students will learn the underpinning theory of ultrasound production, safe and effective practice, normal and abnormal ultrasound appearances and associated imaging pathways. Students can select from a number of clinical options including obstetrics, gynaecology and / or abdominal ultrasound. Additional clinical areas can be studies via work based learning modules, if the appropriate clinical support is available within the students' clinical department. The course is also designed to develop transferable skills to support clinical practice development.
Modules will take place over one or two days per week, depending on the selected module options.
Course Structure
Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma
Students must gain 60 credits to qualify for a Postgraduate Certificate and 120 credits for a Postgraduate Diploma.
Core Modules:
- Fundamental Principles of Ultrasound Practice (15 credits)
- Developing Advanced Practice (15 credits)
Optional Modules:
- Abdominal Ultrasound (30 credits)
- Gynaecology Ultrasound (15 credits)
- Obstetric Ultrasound (30 credits)
- Education in the Workplace (15 credits)
- Evidence based Practice (15 credits)
- Student Negotiated Module (15 credits)
- Diagnostic Pathways (30 credits)
- Work based Learning in Practice 1 (15 credits)
- Work based Learning Expert / Specialist Practice (30 credits)
- Issues in Advanced Practice 2 (30 credits)
- Issues in Advanced Practice 1 (15 credits)
MSc
Students must complete the Research Methods module and complete a dissertation to qualify for a MSc.
- A Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis (15 credits)
- Dissertation module (60 credits)
Read the full programme specification.
Teaching and Assessment
A blended learning approach is used: linking academic theory to clinical practice via work based learning; formal key note lectures; seminars; film viewing tutorials; demonstrations/workshops; e-learning; shared learning; self-directed study and on-line case discussions. Participation in the learning is an essential component of the course.
A variety of assessment methods are used to cater for a range of learning styles and provide a link between theory and practice. Assessment methods include objective structured examinations, on-line case discussions, oral and/or poster presentations, written assignments, clinical portfolio and clinical competency assessments.
Read the full programme specification.
Fees
- Part-time EU: £PG Cert (60 credits in one year â 1 clinical module) - £3,000. PG Cert (75 credits in one year, 2 clinical modules) - £4,000. PG Dip 120 credits in 18 to 24 months) £3,500 year 1 (60 -75 credits), then £3,500 in year 2 plus annual increase (45 â 60 credits). MSc dissertation (60 credits) £2,000
- Part-time Non EU: £PG Cert (60 credits in one year â 1 clinical module) - £6,000. PG Cert (75 credits in one year, 2 clinical modules) - £8,000. PG Dip 120 credits in 18 to 24 months) £7,000 year 1 (60 -75 credits), then £7,000 in year 2 plus annual increase (45 â 60 credits). MSc dissertation (60 credits) £4,000
Fees include the academic programme fees, registration fees and examination fees. They are subject to annual review and are available on request. All international students and those home students who are not working in the clinical speciality associated with their chosen programme are required to arrange and pay for the placement in addition to the programme fee. The University is unable to arrange clinical placements for any of the postgraduate programmes.
If you are a self financing student you will be asked to pay a £1000 deposit on acceptance of your unconditional offer.
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Placements
The course requires you to obtain an average of three days a week within an ultrasound department for the duration of the course. This must be arranged before applying for a place on the course. You need to have an agreed clinical placement to ensure you gain a wide range of clinical experience throughout the course. Your application can not be processed without a placement. The university is unable to help you arrange the placement.
Career Prospects
The course enables you to achieve the academic qualifications and clinical skills needed to pursue a career in ultrasound or to develop current skills to advanced and consultant level.
Our graduates are employed as superintendent sonographers, clinical application specialists, lecturers, visiting lecturers and ultrasound course directors. A number of previous students have used their qualifications and skills abroad.
Find out more about City University London
Medical Ultrasound MSc / Postgraduate Diploma / Postgraduate Certificate
Course Options
Medical Ultrasound
Postgraduate Diploma - Apply
Postgraduate Certificate - Apply
MSc - Apply
Further Information
Contact Sarra Hamdi
Phone: +44 (0)20 7040 5687
Email: sarra.hamdi.1@city.ac.uk