Course summary
This course provides an opportunity for health care practitioners to achieve a recognised qualification in obstetrics, gynaecological,vascular, general medical ultrasound, breast, musculosketetal and echocardiography, supported by a combination of structured clinical experience and academic study. The course is designed to produce clinically competent advanced practitioners, who will be able to meet the needs of the service in a changing health care environment.
Modules
Core modules: ultrasound technology; health and social care research: methods and methodology (core module for MSc award). Optional modules: general medical ultrasound; obstetric ultrasound; negotiated specialist ultrasound practice; dissertation.
Assessment method
Assessment will involve a variety of methods including coursework, presentations, seminars, written and practical examinations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education
Entry requirements
You'll have • a good honours degree (normally minimum 2.2) in a Healthcare or Science related subject • have access to an appropriate clinical work placement in the UK of at least two days (15 hours) a week in each clinical specialism order to fulfil the practical requirements of this course. Please be aware that UWE does not offer or organise clinical placements. • commitment from the department manager to support clinical learning (to be evidenced in a Clinical Placement Form) Are you able to update this with a new form at all? (attached) • an appropriately qualified individual who will act as clinical appraiser (supervisor and assessor) who will need to be able to attend a training day. Please speak to the Programme Leader if you need more information. The University recognises that students seeking professional development may have alternative qualifications and experience. In these circumstances an informal conversation may be required to establish to clarify that your qualifications and/ or experience makes you suitable for the course.
English language requirements
International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/international-applications/english-language-requirements
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
Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Sponsorship information
The SHA (South West Strategic Health Authority, formerly known as WDC) may fund courses for employees of NHS Trusts and some independent organisations.
Provider information
Bristol, UWE
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY