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Page last updated 15 November 2024
The course is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).
This course provides an opportunity for health care practitioners to achieve a recognised qualification in areas such as obstetrics, gynaecological, vascular, general medical ultrasound, and musculosketetal, 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.
The course was planned in full consultation with a wide range of relevant professionals from the South West region, who are experts in the field of diagnostic ultrasound or associated clinical specialisms. These experts are instrumental in the delivery of the course, along with experienced educationalists from within the University.
All students apply for the MSc Medical Ultrasound and can either complete a PgCert in one year, a PgDip in two years or the MSc in just over three years.
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change. The number of optional modules you study will depend upon the credit requirement of your route through the course.
CPD
This course can also be studied on a modular basis as professional development, over whatever time period you choose. You may wish to build credits up to one of the awards above, or complete the module(s) as standalone study.
The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we'll inform you.
The course aims to provide you with:
For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.
The modules will be delivered on a part-time block-release basis.
Assessment will involve a variety of methods including coursework, presentations, seminars, written and practical examinations.
For more detail see our full glossary of assessment terms.
The course is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).
The obstetric ultrasound, general medical ultrasound and negotiated specialist modules will require an appropriate work placement, and a designated clinical appraiser.
The programme team are developing a work-based learning approach for some modules. A wide range of assessments will be utilised, to include the assessment of clinical competence.
The facilities within the School are superbly equipped with an extensive range of teaching and learning resources, which includes ultrasound scanning equipment and simulators.
Glenside Campus Library is one of the best health and life sciences libraries in England with a huge selection of books, journals, and audio-visual materials including access to specialist health and life sciences software packages.
Information technology provision is in the form of multimedia laboratories, smart boards, innovative projects such as 'multicasting' to deliver teaching material and various health and social care databases enabling students to carry out searches of available literature relating to topics of interest. At the main Frenchay Campus there is 24-hour access to computing facilities.
The Interprofessional Simulation Suite provides excellent opportunities for the demonstration and practice of professional competencies for health and life sciences practitioners.
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Once you have completed this course you will have the knowledge and skills to practice in a safe and competent manner, a recognised qualification in ultrasound, the educational and research base to critically evaluate and inform ultrasound practice, the opportunity for inter-professional collaboration and shared learning, and an understanding of the contribution of ultrasound to the overall management of the patient.
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Students will be liable for the payment of tuition fees, which are due in full at registration unless an employer is sponsoring you or you are paying by direct debit.
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You'll have:
The University recognises that students seeking professional development may have alternative qualifications and experience and so 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.
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.
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In order for your application to be considered we must receive a complete Clinical Placement Form and a reference from you.
If you're interested in studying individual modules as CPD, you will be required to apply for each ultrasound module. If you're a current intermitting student wishing to return to the course please email the Student and Programme Support Team at HSW.SPS@uwe.ac.uk. If you'd like advice or guidance on the most appropriate route please contact the Programme Leader before submitting your application.