Course Description
Our flexible Medical Ultrasound course is designed for healthcare professionals undertaking obstetrics, gynaecology and / or abdominal ultrasound training.
City’s Medical Ultrasound course offers flexible study options for healthcare professionals undertaking obstetrics, gynaecology and / or abdominal ultrasound training and for those wishing to develop their skills further using work based learning options.
Our expert staff provide a supportive environment, encouraging students to develop their academic abilities and clinical skills in preparation for working as a sonographer. Students learn a range of subjects to enable them to explore the underpinning knowledge of safe, effective and evidence-based ultrasound practice, with which to help them develop clinical skills in their own department. Teaching is also supported by specialist guest speakers who provide current, relevant course material.
Students can achieve competency to practice if they successfully complete both academic and clinical components of the programme to PgC level or above.
Course Content
As a student on the Medical Ultrasound course you will learn the underpinning theory of ultrasound production, safe and effective practice, normal and abnormal ultrasound appearances and associated imaging pathways.
You will be able to select from a number of clinical options including obstetrics, gynaecology and / or abdominal ultrasound. Additional clinical areas can be studied via work-based learning modules, if 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. The time in lectures varies, dependent on the nature of the module.
Core modules
Core modules and specific named clinical modules have a blended learning approach, with online lectures, online quizzes and discussions supported by lectures, tutorials and workshops. The average contact time per module is approximately 30 to 35 hours.
- Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound (15 credits)
- Ultrasound Physics (15 credits)
Students progressing to MSc must undertake:
- Foundations in Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis module (15 credits)
- Dissertation module (60 credits)
Elective modules
Students can then select a range of clinical modules such as:
- Obstetric Ultrasound (30 credits)
- Gynaecology Ultrasound (15 credits)
- Abdominal Ultrasound (30 credits)
- Work Based Learning in Practice (includes clinical areas such as early pregnancy, small parts, DVT scanning) (15 credits)
You must gain 60 credits for a Postgraduate Certificate and 120 credits for a Postgraduate Diploma.
Students progressing to MSc must undertake:
- Foundations in Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis module (15 credits)
- Dissertation module (60 credits)
The most common route is for students to take the two core modules and 45 credits of clinical modules in year 1. For example:
- Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound (15 credits)
- Ultrasound Physics (15 credits)
- Obstetric Ultrasound (30 credits)
- Gynaecology Ultrasound (15 credits)
Modules are spread throughout one to three terms in year 1.
In year two many students undertake the remaining 45 credits in term 1 (September to December), with a view to completing the PgDip in 18 months. Modules are often:
- Abdominal Ultrasound (30 credits)
- Work Based Learning in Practice 2 (includes clinical areas such as early pregnancy, small parts, DVT scanning)
Or
- Foundations in Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis module
Students progressing to MSc the begin the
- Dissertation module
Some students take a short break of 6 months between completing the PgDip and starting the MSc.
The maximum registration period is 5 years.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants will normally hold a BSc (hons) degree (2:1 or above) from a recognised higher education institution e.g. Radiography, Nursing, Midwifery.
- Non-standard entrants will be considered on a case by case basis, subject to availability of places on the programme (early application is recommended).
- A clinical placement for an average of 3 days per week in a clinical department is required. The department will need to provide a range of clinical examinations, appropriate clinical support and a named mentor who can attend mentor and assessor training at the university. A clinical experience (CE1) form will need to be signed by the ultrasound department manager, before your application can be considered.
English requirements
For students’ whose first language is not English, the following qualifications will meet the English language requirement for entry to a post graduate course of study:
- A first degree from a UK university
- International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) with a minimum score of 7 (minimum of 7 in all categories).
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