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Medical Imaging PgDip

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 October 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 5,100 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 8,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Cumbria

    The University of Cumbria got its start as a variety of regional institutions, including Charlotte Mason’s Teacher Training College, founded in the 1890s and the Society for the Encouragement of the Fine Arts, which dates back to 1822. These institutions left a long legacy, eventually evolving into the colleges which merged to form the University […]

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    Course Summary

    The University of Cumbria’s Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Imaging specialising in Ultrasound is a great choice for both qualified vascular scientists and health care professionals to become specialists in ultrasound imaging technology and its clinical application. This diploma program is fully accredited by CASE, the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education. As such, it will allow you to change the trajectory of your career to include ultrasound imaging.

    You’ll learn to use the latest ultrasound imaging equipment, leveraging your existing familiarity with radiography, nursing or any other clinical or related specialism to support your added expertise. You’ll become familiar with the sciences which support ultrasound imaging, and be trained in all aspects of safe clinical practice to recognised national standards.

    You’ll learn in several ways: in class, via the university’s Virtual Learning Environment and in one of the largest and best equipped MedaPhor ultrasound simulation laboratories in the world.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This program is typically delivered in part time, and is very flexible. As a result it can be completed in a single year or over up to three years.  

    It will be delivered both face to face and through the university’s Virtual Learning Environment. Over one to three years you will learn to be an autonomous practitioner in the field of ultrasound imaging, providing safe and competent evidence-bases ultrasound practice as a part of nearly any kind of medical team.

    Core Modules Include:

    • Physical Principles & Technology in Ultrasound (Year 1)
    • Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in Ultrasound (Year 1)

    Optional Modules Include:

    • Breast Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
    • Breast Ultrasound (Theory)
    • General Medical Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
    • General Medical Ultrasound(Theory)
    • Gynaecological Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
    • Gynaecological Ultrasound (Theory)
    • Independent Study in Ultrasound (non-clinical)
    • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
    • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (Theory)
    • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice (Clinical Practice)
    • Negotiated Ultrasound Practice (Theory)
    • Obstetric Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
    • Obstetric Ultrasound (Theory)
    • Research Methods
    • Vascular Ultrasound (Clinical Practice)
    • Vascular Ultrasound (Theory)

    Learning & Teaching

    The curriculum of the University of Cumbria’s courses will include all of the expected teaching methods, most notably large scale lectures, guest speakers or presentations, peer review on coursework, interactive seminars, skills workshops, work learning, simulations and extensive use of the university’s Blackboard and Pebblepad Virtual learning Environments. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on integrating the science behind ultrasound imaging with evidence-based practice and clinical care provision.

    Career Possiblities

    Cumbria’s academic programs are all designed to give you superior promotion potential in a wide range of clinical or laboratory settings. As you will be accredited by CASE, you should have everything you need to be employed in most regional NHS contexts or in private healthcare settings.

    You may also study the university’s Career Ahead employability program. This is provided at no charge by the Careers Team, and will give you several competitive advantages when it comes time to look for roles which apply your new skills.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) in Medical Imaging with a specialisation in Ultrasound.

    Students must typically have been awarded a first or second class honours degree in a related healthcare or science subject to apply. You must also have access to s clinical mentor and a patient case load.

    You may also apply using a wide range of international certifications.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. A good IELTS score would qualify, for example.

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