MSc Medical Ultrasound at Teesside University

Programme overview

A part-time, CASE-accredited postgraduate course for healthcare professionals, delivered at Teesside University with a Darlington campus ultrasound simulation centre. Year 1 builds safe, competent ultrasound practice, year 2 develops clinical leadership and research knowledge, and year 3 is a major research project. Students choose a clinical route (radiology, obstetrics and gynaecology, musculoskeletal) or a point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) route.

What you will study

Year 1 covers Principles of Ultrasound Science and Technology plus clinical options such as general medical and gynaecological, musculoskeletal, vascular or emergency medicine ultrasound; year 2 includes Developing Research Projects and further clinical modules; year 3 is a Dissertation. Taught in academic blocks (five two-week blocks for the clinical route, five two-day blocks for the point-of-care route) with e-learning and clinical placement.

Career pathways

After completing the first year you can practise in your chosen area of ultrasound, in clinical (radiology, obstetrics and gynaecology) or point-of-care settings such as emergency medicine, acute medicine, critical care and pre-hospital care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma/MSc in Medical Ultrasound: an appropriate health-related undergraduate degree or an equivalent professional qualification relevant to the chosen field of study. Applicants must have secured a suitable clinical placement before applying; the University does not arrange placements. Credit may be awarded for prior learning or work experience (recognition of prior learning). The University cannot accept applications from international students requiring a student visa.

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years part-time

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