MSc Ultrasound Imaging at University of Salford

This exciting programme will enable you to critically evaluate current advances in ultrasound imaging.

Faculty: Allied Health Professions  |  Duration: Part-time: Three years; Overview; How you'll learn; Future careers; Modules; Entry requirements; Fees and funding; How to apply; to this course; Ask a question; Overview; Ultrasound imaging has made a dramatic impact on patient diagnosis and management, and the demand for ultrasound as a medical imaging tool has increased rapidly. An increasing range of professional groups are now using ultrasound, not only imaging departments. As such, the Ultrasound programme at the University of Salford is committed to supporting this increased demand by offering comprehensive training in clinical ultrasound.; The MSc Ultrasound Imaging course is part-time and modular. The programme runs from January to January. It includes core mandatory modules, named clinical modules, and negotiated modules which allow individual learning needs to be met.; This programme is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE), ensuring the highest standards are met and students will be competent and able to practice professionally within their chosen field. We regularly review programme content to ensure it meets students’ requirements and offers a flexible part-time pathway to aid a wide range of healthcare professionals in developing their professional ultrasound practice.; Pathway to Postgrad; Meet us in person at our; Open Day; to get a closer look at what studying here could mean for you. Or explore our other; Pathway to Postgrad; events taking place throughout November, with options to meet us online and on campus.; Information for managers and applicants; Information for managers and applicants is available below under our; requirements section; . Please read our requirements carefully and ensure you complete and submit the; Verification of Clinical Requirements Form; with your application.; Please note; : We do not provide clinical placements, you must have independently agreed to a guaranteed clinical placement for a minimum of two days a week with access to an established clinical workload in the area of practice you intend to study. You must also have the support of an appropriate mentor at your place of employment.; You must already hold an undergraduate qualification in a healthcare-related field.; The closing date for applications will be; Friday 20th Nov 2026 at 11.59pm.; You will:; Benefit from our close links with NHS clinical providers.; Have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience supported by virtual simulators.; Be taught by lecturers of national and international standing.; Course accreditations; Ultrasound screen close up; Ultrasound practical with patient and family; Ultrasound patient close up; This is for you if...; 1.; You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.; 2.; You have the ability to work under pressure.; 3.; You are hardworking and dedicated to developing your knowledge.; The School of Health and Society; The School of Health and Society is a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.; Our courses are informed by the latest research, and we work closely with organisations from both the public and private sector to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of practice. The University has received approval for a new; health building; on the Frederick Road campus which will create brand new teaching spaces, including new Podiatry spaces. Construction will begin in late 2024, with completion expected by Autumn 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a health and wellbeing hub, supporting popular healthcare courses and community services. It will feature sustainable design elements and provide modern clinical facilities to enhance student learning and community engagement. Find out more about our new; Health Building; .; In time community healthcare clinics will also take place there as partnerships are developed to explore research opportunities and to provide a range of therapeutic sessions.; Explore our school; Facilities; The Advanced Medical Imaging programme has access to the Directorate’s; medical imaging suites; . You can view our brand new centre; Centre for Medical Imaging; on video.; This includes an Ultrasound skills lab with 5 state-of-the-art diagnostic ultrasound machines and modern phantoms and simulators. There is also access to two clinical ultrasound rooms within the new imaging suite.; We also have purchased clinical-quality high-resolution digital viewing systems.; Wider imaging facilities include a CT scanner, Mammography machine, 2 x-ray systems and a mobile machine and dental equipment.; Our; extensive imaging facilities; are used in skills labs and self-directed study by both undergraduate and postgraduate students.; Use of equipment and volunteers is compliant with the appropriate UK legislation and guidance.; Explore our facilities; How you'll learn; What will I be doing?; Attendance is mostly on campus with some online activity. The attendance is in blocks throughout the module, and once you know which modules you will be studying, you can access the dates.; The programme employs a diverse range of teaching and learning strategies to meet the outcomes of the programme and the modules studied, providing a student-centred learning approach consistent with postgraduate study.; Equality and diversity issues are addressed within the range of learning options available and in terms of the module content, which aims to address the needs of a range of service users.; Teaching; Key information will be delivered by a variety of methods. Critical analysis of knowledge and reflection on learning will be encouraged through tutorials, workshops, and discussion groups such as case presentation seminars.; Learning methods include:; Lectures and tutorials; Facilitated image viewing; Hands-on workshops utilizing our imaging facility; Clinical tutorials held within our Ultrasound Academy based on the University campus; Student-led seminars; All of the above are supported by:; Blackboard online learning; Directed and self-directed study; Clinical experience; Assessment; A range of assessment methods are used to ensure that all intended learning outcomes are met.; Students on clinically related modules are expected to complete the required clinical experience to meet the learning outcomes and prepare them for assessment of competence. The nature of this experience has been determined wherever possible through an evidence base, and by the guidance of professional and accrediting bodies, and external benchmarks.; Academic assessment methods include:; Written assignments; Examinations and computer-based assessments; Case study presentations and oral questions; Recorded PowerPoint presentations; Clinical assessment methods include:; Formative clinical assessments; Summative clinical assessments; Reflective log of cases; All assessments are set at the level of a newly qualified autonomous ultrasound practitioner.; Future careers; On successful completion of an award or single module, you will have evidence of clinical competency. This should allow for successful employment; however, applicants from a non-healthcare background should note that, at present, employment in some NHS Trusts and some private organisations may not be possible due to the requirement for professional registration, although many organisations already employ sonographers from non-traditional backgrounds.; At present, sonography is not a registered healthcare profession, and sonography is not a protected title.; Currently, on successful completion of an award in Medical Ultrasound, students (who do not hold an existing registerable qualification) will not be eligible for HCPC registration. However, this course has been closely mapped against existing HCPC standards of proficiency for diagnostic imaging, CASE standards, and the Society and College of Radiographers.; On completion of an award, you are eligible and can apply for registration through the Professional Standards Authority with the Register of Clinical Technologists. Details of the application process can be found on the; RCT; website.; UK CASE-accredited ultrasound awards are recognised both nationally and internationally.; Modules; The two core modules, Scientific Principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound and Professional Ultrasound Practice, and the named clinical modules General, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (theory and clinical practice) all start in January.; The named clinical areas are covered by two 15-credit modules, e.g., General Ultrasound Theory and General Ultrasound Clinical Practice, and the delivery is in the same block.; We currently do not accept students to study the theory-only modules, so a student will study the theory and clinical practice modules together to gain 30 credits in the named clinical area. This is under review and may change in the future.; Award outcomes; PgCert:; Students can gain a postgraduate certificate in 12 months by studying the following modules:; Scientific Principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound (15 credits, core module); Professional Ultrasound Practice (15 credits, core module); 30 credits chosen from named clinical modules; PgDip:; A student can gain a postgraduate diploma in 20 months by completing the first year as above and then completing another 60 credits chosen from two named clinical modules in the second year.; MSc:; A student can gain an MSc in Ultrasound Imaging by completing as above and then in the third year, 60 credits from the dissertation module.; The negotiated ultrasound practice modules start in January and can be part of an award or a single module. These modules allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to gain ultrasound qualifications, for example, nurses working in gynaecology/early pregnancy units, focused clinical areas for physiotherapists, podiatrists, midwives, etc. Please discuss with the programme leader before applying for a negotiated module.; Clinical programme modules; The main modules within the programme start in January as detailed below.; Module; Core/Choice; Credits; Duration; Scientific principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound (SPDU); Core; 15; Jan - June; June – Dec (third trimester students); Professional Ultrasound Practice (PUP); Core; 15; Jan – Dec; General Ultrasound Imaging Theory (GENT); Choice; 15; Jan - August; General Ultrasound Imaging Clinical practice (GENCP); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Gynaecology Ultrasound Imaging Theory (GYNT); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Gynaecology Ultrasound Imaging Clinical practice (GYNCP); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging Theory (OBST); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Obstetric Ultrasound Imaging Clinical practice (OBSCP); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Theory (MSKT); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging Clinical practice (MSKCP); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Negotiated Ultrasound practice 1 (NUP1); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Negotiated Ultrasound practice 2 (NUP2); Choice; 15; Jan - August; Third Trimester Ultrasound; Choice; 15; Jan – August; June – Dec; Non-clinical programme modules; Module; Core/Choice; Credits; Duration; Master's Dissertation; 60; January or September start for 12 months; Research Methods Applied to Public Health; 30; Sept – Jan; Principles of Advanced Practice (PACP); 15; Sept – Jan; Leading Education in Practice; 30; Jan; Third-trimester: Ultrasound; If you are a qualified healthcare professional (e.g., midwives) with an appropriate clinical placement and mentor wanting to develop professionally and study Third Trimester Ultrasound, we offer two start dates (numbers permitting) of January and June, and you will gain 30 credits. Please discuss this with the programme leader before applying.; We take a flexible approach to our course delivery that promotes diversity and inclusivity and provides a blended learning experience, which will vary to meet specific programme requirements. This learning time includes formal lectures and interactive activities such as seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, laboratory and studio learning. Smaller classes may be used to support collaborative activities such as project and group work and presentations. A range of different assessments and feedback is offered to meet the needs of both our diverse student body and specific subject needs.; Our postgraduate taught courses are normally made up of 30 credit modules which are equal to 300 hours of learning time, or 15 credit modules which are equal to 150 hours of learning time. A Master’s degree typically comprises 180 credits, a PGDip 120 credits, and a PGCert 60 credits.; Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of chosen options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. All our workstreams are dependent on student numbers so please apply as soon as possible to secure your place for this year. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.; Entry requirements; This course is not suitable for international applicants.; For all enquiries, please contact the admissions team at; [email protected]; Information for managers; If you are applying for funding, please contact the programme leader using the details below as soon as possible to discuss your student profile and training requirements. We will help you identify the specific modules and full fee. We cannot hold places on our course and must process individual student applications, so it is essential to discuss eligibility early. Do not wait until funding is in place, as this may delay registration or defer the applicant to the next academic year.; Kathy Bamber -; [email protected]; Applicant profile; Entrants must be appropriately qualified practitioners: graduate healthcare professionals with a first- or second-class honours degree in a relevant healthcare or science-related subject.; Applicants holding a nonstandard qualification must provide evidence of suitability for postgraduate study by submitting an academic piece of work set by the University, a satisfactory personal statement, and references.; Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English with an IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (no element below 6.5).; If you do not meet our standard requirements, please contact the programme lead to discuss accreditation for prior learning and module options.; Applicants must:; Have a previous degree in a relevant healthcare subject.; Provide two satisfactory references (they can be uploaded with your application).; Have an appropriate clinical placement with a signed agreement for sufficient scanning experience from a clinical manager and a mentor for clinical modules. Please complete the verification form electronically and ensure you upload it with your application form.; Applications will not be accepted without a completed verification form:; Verification of Clinical Placement Form (Word Document); Standard entry requirements; Undergraduate degree; You will hold a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography or another healthcare professional qualification with a 2:1 or above. For the clinically related modules, you must also have access to a relevant imaging caseload and the support of a clinical mentor. The University cannot find a clinical placement for you.; If you do not have a 2:1 degree and wish to apply, the programme lead will decide whether Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is required. This may delay your offer, so please apply as soon as possible.; Alternative entry requirements; Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES); We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.; There are two different routes through the; Salford Alternative Entry Scheme; and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.; To be considered for the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme you must have already achieved or be working towards GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 (or equivalent).; Fees and funding; Your annual fee will be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee according to the number of credits you are studying.; Prospective students with Tier 2 visa that covers the duration of your study are eligible to apply.; 2026/27; Type of study; Fees; Part-time; £790 per 15 credit module; 2027/28; Type of study; Fees; Part-time; £795 per 15 credit module; Additional costs; You should also consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits to associated clinical sites/ hospitals during your course.; How to apply; Complete the online application using the big red button at the top of this page. Ensure the following are included with your application:; Verification of Clinical Placement Form (Word Document); Evidence of all previous qualifications; Still have some questions?; Contact Kathryn Bamber, programme leader; or the; course enquiries team; for more information:; [email protected]; +44 (0)161 295 4545; Enrolment dates; January 2027; Student information; Terms and conditions; How to apply; Related courses; Looking for more?; MSc/PgDip; Nuclear Medicine Imaging; As a healthcare professional, this course offers you a valuable multidisciplinary...; MSc; Advanced Medical Imaging; This programme will allow you to meet the challenge of specialist, advanced and consultant...; MSc; Advanced Practice (Neonates); If you are an experienced neonatal intensive care nurse, this challenging and rewarding...; Popular links; Find a course; Open Days; Virtual tour; Accommodation; Student support teams; Get in touch; Contact us; Course enquiries; Travel to the university; Quick links; Campus accessibility; Data protection and privacy; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Legal and regulatory information; Modern slavery statement; Student complaints; Term dates; Web Accessibility statement; Questions; How do I apply for an undergraduate course?; How do I apply for a postgraduate course?; How much does a course cost?; How do I change my course?; Facebook; Instagram; LinkedIn; TikTok; X; Youtube; Copyright ©; 2026; University of Salford; Manage privacy settings  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Location: Salford, England, United Kingdom

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