Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary
- Become a competent ultrasound practitioner working towards advanced clinical practice.
- Study a course accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education.
- Graduate with eligibility to apply to the SCoR Voluntary Register of Sonographers.
- Gain hands-on clinical experience and robust theoretical knowledge.
- group discussion,
- student led seminars,
- e-learning activities
- workshops and demonstrations.
- key note lectures
- simulation
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances. Year 1 Compulsory modules Applied Ultrasound Physics For Safe Practice 15 Elective modules Abdominal And General Medical Ultrasound Practice 30 Contemporary Issues In Advancing Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Gynaecological Ultrasound Practice 15 Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Practice 30 Negotiated Learning Ultrasound Practice 15 Obstetric Ultrasound Practice 30 Year 2 Compulsory modules Researching For Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Elective modules Abdominal And General Medical Ultrasound Practice 30 Contemporary Issues In Advancing Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Gynaecological Ultrasound Practice 15 Leadership In Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Learning And Teaching For Practice (Distance Learning) 15 Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Practice 30 Negotiated Learning Ultrasound Practice 15 Obstetric Ultrasound Practice 30 Final year Compulsory modules Dissertation 60 Credits 60
Assessment method
Coursework Practical
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education
Entry requirements
Academic Qualification: Normally, applicants will hold a first degree (or equivalent professional qualification) which is recognised in the UK by a professional standards regulating body such as HCPC, NMC or GMC, for example BSc(Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or Diploma of the College of Radiographers (DCR), BSc (Hons) Midwifery. Other formally certified qualifications: Equivalent, international academic and/or professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants are usually required to provide at least one reference evidencing their capability for postgraduate study. This programme of learning is essentially a work based learning programme so applicants joining the programme must be employed in, or have written agreement for, an appropriately supervised clinical placement. The University is not responsible for finding clinical placements for applicants. Entry into the programme will be determined by the suitability of the clinical placement and access to appropriate workload to support student learning. Level of English language capability: If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. Relevant work or work-related experience: All applicants are advised to organise, with their clinical sponsor, some observational experience within the ultrasound department prior to the start of the programme. Prior to commencement of the programme you need to ensure you have access to the ultrasound department for the duration of the programme for a minimum of 14 hours per week undertaking 'hands on' supervised scanning. You and your sponsors are expected to enter into a written agreement to meet the clinical and practical demands of the programme by completing a clinical experience form. It is important that both you and sponsor commit fully to the programme. Students must also commit to one day per week during each semester for academic attendance. You are also expected to undertake private study as specified in each module. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) (previously known as accreditation for prior learning or APL): Recognition of prior learning (previously known as accreditation for prior learning or APL) is a term used to make explicit the link between assessment used as the basis for recognising learning gained outside of a formal course and that used for learning within a course; the key features of sound practice are common to both forms.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Diagnostic-radiography/MSc-Medical-Ultrasound-Practice/Part-time/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £17155 | Year 1 |
International | £17155 | Year 1 |
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
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB