Medical Imaging (Ultrasound)

Applications for the January 2025 intake for this programme are now closed. We will begin accepting applications from February 2025 for the January 2026 intake’

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

Our intensive two-year MSc Ultrasound 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 two-year programme, you will learn all of the academic knowledge required to work in the field of sonography. Throughout, you will receive comprehensive hands-on training in our skills hub, which 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 employment after graduation. The module delivery will be an online ‘blended’ learning approach and most modules will have an element of live virtual tutorial 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 to gain a place on this programme.

Engage in practical training to gain work-based skills. You will have access to our cutting-edge 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)