Partially funded

Internationally Qualified Sonographer Scholarship (Clinical Ultrasound PgCert)

King's College London, United Kingdom

Scholarship overview

King's offers Clinical Ultrasound tuition fee scholarships for 2026-27 entry to internationally qualified sonographers working in the NHS. The award pays the part-time 30-credit fee for the PgCert in Clinical Ultrasound.

The programme gives a standard route for internationally qualified sonographers to gain a CASE-accredited award and Level 7 recognition in the UK. It builds on each candidate's existing skills and bridges differences between UK and overseas practice. Graduates can join the voluntary Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT) alongside their international or HCPC registration.

Scholars build a personalised portfolio of evidence and are expected to take part in qualitative research (case studies) and share their portfolio and reflections to help future international applicants. Assessment includes a case poster presentation, a portfolio of evidence and a one-hour viva on image interpretation and reporting.

Award Information

  • Internationally qualified sonographers recruited by NHS trusts through the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) International Recruitment programme; or
  • Internationally qualified sonographers (from any country) already working in the UK NHS as non-obstetrics sonographers in a full-time substantive post, in post for a minimum of 18 months to two years.
  • King's standard entry requirements for Clinical Ultrasound also apply, including English language requirements.
  • Willingness to take part in qualitative research (case studies) and share your portfolio and reflections.
  • Part-time Clinical Ultrasound tuition fee (30 credits) paid in full.
  • Home fee status: £3,025 (PgCert 2026/27).
  • Overseas (international) fee status: £6,400 (PgCert 2026/27).
  • The £85 non-refundable application fee is not covered (CDC-recruited candidates can claim it through their relocation package).
  • Applicant/offer holder workshop at King's: week commencing 13 July 2026.
  • In-person entrance exam for candidates seeking recognition of prior learning: week commencing 10 August 2026.
  • Scholarship decisions: by 1 September 2026.
  1. Apply through King's Apply from the Clinical Ultrasound course page; there is no separate scholarship application.
  2. Pay the £85 non-refundable application fee.
  3. In the Funding section, tick box 5 and write US2026.
  4. Upload the required documents (portfolio introduction, skills gap analysis, evidence of qualifications, CV, references and appendices).
  5. If eligible, attend a 30-minute interview on Microsoft Teams.
  6. If shortlisted, attend the July workshop and, if seeking RPL credits, the August entrance exam.

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Documents you will need

  • Personal statement in the form of a Portfolio Introduction (up to 4,000 characters/1,000 words) outlining your ultrasound skills and experience and any gaps.
  • Completed UK Standards of Proficiency skills gap analysis self-assessment form (Appendix A).
  • Evidence of prior qualifications and experience: certificates, transcripts and overseas registration (with registration number).
  • Up-to-date CV.
  • Two references, one being a headed letter of support from your current NHS employer or placement provider.
  • Employer's Letter of Support (Appendix B), if available.
  • Memorandum of agreement from the placement (Appendix C).
  • Evidence of meeting King's English language requirements, if required (IELTS may be needed).
  • Evidence of the right to work or study in the UK, if required.
  • Optional: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) form for relevant previous qualifications.

How selection works

  • Eligible applicants are invited to a brief 30-minute interview on Microsoft Teams.
  • Shortlisted candidates attend a workshop at King's (week commencing 13 July 2026).
  • Candidates seeking RPL credits for General Medical Ultrasound and Physics and Equipment theory modules sit an in-person entrance exam (week commencing 10 August 2026).
  • Outcomes are communicated by 1 September 2026.

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