University of the West of England, Bristol campus

Health Sciences

MSc Medical Ultrasound at University of the West of England, Bristol

University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time MSc for healthcare practitioners developing ultrasound knowledge and clinical skills, based at Glenside Campus and combined with clinical placement in the UK.

Faculty: School of Health and Social Wellbeing  |  Duration: Three years part-time  |  Intake: January  |  Study mode: Part-time beginning in January  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Fundamentals of Ultrasound Technology, Professional Issues in Ultrasound, Contemporary Advances in Ultrasound Technology, Health and Social Care Research: Methods and Methodology and a dissertation (60 credits, or 40 credits plus an optional 20-credit module). Options include General Medical Ultrasound in Practice, Obstetric Ultrasound in Practice and Negotiated Specialist Ultrasound Practice modules.

Career pathways

Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to practise ultrasound safely and competently, a recognised qualification in ultrasound and the research base to critically evaluate ultrasound practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (normally minimum 2:2) in a healthcare or science related subject. Applicants need access to an appropriate UK clinical placement of at least two days (15 hours) a week in each clinical specialism, department manager commitment evidenced in a Clinical Placement Form, and a qualified clinical appraiser. A completed Clinical Placement Form and a reference are required. Alternative qualifications and experience are considered through an informal conversation. Deferrals accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component, or approved equivalent.

Intake: January

Duration: Three years

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