Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Foot and Ankle PgCert, PgDip and MSc at Brunel University of London

Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound of the foot and ankle is a fast‑growing area of clinical practice. Brunel's CASE‑accredited Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Foot and Ankle PgCert, PgDip and MSc is the UK’s only Master’s programme dedicated to musculoskeletal ultrasound of the foot and ankle. Developed in partnership with the expert teaching team at The Ultrasound Site, our programme offers a unique opportunity for clinicians who want to specialise at an advanced level.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year (PgCert) part-time; 2 years (PgDip) part-time; 3 years (MSc) part-time; 1 year (staged study) part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You can study the course in three stages: PgCert, PgDip and MSc, with a recognised qualification at the end of each, or as a full master's degree. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: The Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in the Foot and Ankle, 30 November 2026 (on campus), Integrating Musculoskeletal Ultrasound into Practice in the Foot and Ankle; Year 2: Quantitative Methods and Design for Health Science Research, Qualitative Research in Health and Social Care; Year 3: Dissertation.

Career pathways

This programme prepares you for advanced and specialist roles in musculoskeletal ultrasound of the foot and ankle and wider MSK healthcare. Graduates progress into senior clinical, leadership, education and research positions, applying advanced imaging expertise to improve patient care and shape service delivery.

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