Course summary
With flexible study options tailored to your area of practice, GCU’s MSc Medical Ultrasound gives you the theoretical foundation and real-world experience you need to improve not only your own work – but your field at large. Using state-of-the-art simulation facilities (MedaPhor ScanTrainer) and sonographic equipment (GES8), our multidisciplinary team of academic experts and clinical specialists will coach you in safe and effective medical ultrasound practice. You’ll rehearse your skills in a setting that prepares you for real-world practice and get instant feedback that’s specific to your field. Accredited by the Consortium for Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE), your programme will draw on industry best practice for a curriculum that is both evidence-based and varied – with lectures, workshops, simulations, seminars and case studies to help you learn. And at GCU, you’ll get a world-class education that also contributes to the common good – through critical evaluation of research, professional discussion and debate designed to help promote innovation in the field. Graduate prospects Whether you’re advancing your current career or starting a new one, your programme will prepare you to help create meaningful change in the practice of medical ultrasound. Graduates have gone on to lead their fields as managers, make a positive impact through research and promote new approaches to practitioner-led ultrasound services.
Modules
Principles of Practice in Medical Ultrasound; General Medical Ultrasound; Obstetrics and Gynaecological Ultrasound; Defined Area of Ultrasound Practice 1; Defined Area of Ultrasound Practice 2, Advanced Research Methods, Masters Dissertation. Core Modules: Principles of Practice in Medical Ultrasound (level 1); Advanced Research Methods (level 2).
Assessment method
This course includes a mix of exams and assessments.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Consortium for the Accreditation of Clinical Magnetic Resonance Education
Entry requirements
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in radiography, nursing, midwifery, medicine, podiatry, physiotherapy or any other relevant allied health science subject. Applicants must have ongoing access to appropriate clinical placement and mentorship. This programme is now closed to international/EU (without pre-settled status) applicants for September 2022. It remains open to new applications from the UK and Republic of Ireland for September 2022 intake. Additional requirement The clinical education element of the programme requires the student to be able to have regular access to ultrasound placement, with the support of an appropriate mentor (this is not provided by GCU). Evidence of this is required prior to entry. English language requirement IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent).
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
Sponsorship information
We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2 million per year. For up to date fee information for this programme, please visit www.gcu.ac.uk.
Provider information
Glasgow Caledonian University
City Campus
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA