Medical Ultrasound (Taught)

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

Applicants normally have a good honours first degree from a recognised institution of higher education, and a relevant registered health care qualification. However, the University recognises that students seeking professional development may have alternative qualifications and experience. The acceptance of applicants with non-standard qualifications will be in accordance with the University's Accreditation of (Experiential) Learning procedure. Applicants should be eligible for registration by their respective UK regulatory body e.g. HPC, GMC, UKCC. Selection process Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

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

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.