MSc Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) Full-Time at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

On this two-year programme, you will learn all of the academic knowledge required to work in the field of sonography. Throughout, you will receive comprehensive hands-on training in our skills hub, which is equipped with the latest imaging workstations and houses one of the largest MedaPhor ultrasound simulation labs in the world.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Full-time: 2 Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

At the beginning of the course, you will be introduced to the expectations of the whole pathway, including the two core modules and one clinical option, usually HMSU7066 (General Medical Ultrasound). Further in the course, two more clinical option modules are usually introduced: HMSU7064 (Obstetric Ultrasound) and HMSU7065 (Gynaecological Ultrasound). Modules include: Physical Principles & Technology in Ultrasound; Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Ultrasound; Breast Ultrasound; Breast Ultrasound (Clinical Practice); General Medical Ultrasound (Theory); General Medical Ultrasound (Clinical Practice); Gynaecological Ultrasound (Theory); Gynaecological Ultrasound (Clinical Practice); Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 1; Negotiated Ultrasound Practice 1 (Clinical Practice); Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Theory); Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Clinical Practice).

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Application information

Entry requirements

1st or upper 2nd class honours degree, however those with a 2:2 will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. Minimum of 5 GCSE passes, grade ‘4/C’ or above to include Maths, English and Science (grade 6/B or above for Science). Applicants who do not possess a health or science-based degree must have achieved a minimum of Grade C in at least one science subject at A-level (or equivalent). Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level. International Applicants for this programme must be domiciled within the UK and have settled status. Places are subject to a satisfactory Occupational Heath Check and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. An enhanced DBS check is required. Minimum entry: 2:1 (2:2 Considered) Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: January

Duration: Full-time: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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