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Advanced Medical Imaging at University of Salford - UCAS

University of Salford

Degree level: Postgraduate
Awarded by: Society and College of Radiographers

Advanced Medical Imaging (Taught)

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

This College of Radiographers-accredited programme is for qualified medical imaging practitioners aiming to achieve specialist, advanced, and consultant practitioner status in a rapidly evolving health service. What will you study? Your module choices depend on your clinical background, prior education, experience, and career goals. Our flexible programme allows you to either study individual modules or work towards a qualification. Contact the programme lead to find the most suitable modules for your development. Available workstreams:

  • Breast Intervention
  • Breast MR Reporting (subject to numbers)
  • Breast Ultrasound
  • Cardiac Stress Leader
  • Chest Reporting
  • Defecating Proctogram (subject to numbers)
  • Hysterosalpingogram Practice and Reporting
  • Mammography Reporting
  • MSK Reporting and Extended MSK Reporting
  • Upper GI/VF Practice and Reporting
Some workstreams can be adapted for paediatric radiographers. Contact the programme lead for details. After completing 120 postgraduate credits, you can proceed to the dissertation module. Modules Our modules focus on developing problem-solving skills and critical awareness of your practice. You will be supported in implementing evidence-based practice and gaining comprehensive knowledge in your specialist field. For your first reporting qualification, you need to complete at least a postgraduate certificate. The programme also encourages development across the four pillars of advanced practice, assisting with your application for advanced practitioner accreditation. Award outcomes/qualifications:
  • Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert): 60 credits
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip): 120 credits
  • Master's Degree (MSc): 180 credits, including the dissertation module
What will you be doing? Teaching: The programme uses diverse teaching strategies, delivered by clinical and academic experts, many of whom are Advanced and Consultant Practitioners. You will also have access to a personal tutor to help you achieve your learning outcomes. Assessment: You must complete clinical experience to meet learning outcomes and prepare for competence assessment. This is guided by evidence, professional guidelines, and external benchmarks. Part-time students can study up to 60 credits per semester. Both the University and your workplace will provide guidance and support. What about after university? Graduates often return to the NHS with advanced practitioner status and may progress to Consultant Practitioner roles. You will also receive support for applying for Advanced Practitioner Accreditation with the College of Radiographers.

Modules

  • Years one and two: Dynamic Studies, Principles of Advanced Practice, Core Skills for Radiological Reporting (CSRR), Radiology Image Interpretation (RII), Advanced Procedures (AP), Extending Advanced Practice (EAP), and Adult Chest Reporting (ACR). Other options include Scientific Principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Scientific Principles of Hybrid Imaging, Research Methods Applied to Public Health, Leading Education in Practice, and Leading Change for Patient/Service Improvement.
- Years three: Dissertation.

Assessment method

Students on clinically related modules are expected to complete the required clinical experience to meet the learning outcomes and prepare for the assessment of competence.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Radiographers, College of

Entry requirements

- Previous study and experience: You should hold an undergraduate BSc (Hons) degree in Diagnostic Radiography or a related healthcare field with a classification of 2:1 or above. - Clinical caseload and mentor: For clinically related modules, you will need access to a relevant imaging caseload and support from a clinical mentor. Note that the University of Salford does not provide clinical placements. - Alternative entry requirements: If you do not meet the standard entry requirement of a 2:1 degree, the programme lead will assess whether Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is needed. This may delay your offer, so please apply as early as possible.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For more details, visit the course page on the University of Salford website.
Advanced Medical Imaging at University of Salford - UCAS