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Medical Ultrasound MSc

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Medical Ultrasound MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time/Part Time

    • Start Date:

      01 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 10,500 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    institution

    University of Derby

    The University of Derby has a long history, going back to 1853 and the founding of the Derby School of Art. This became the Derby Central School of Art and the Derby Central School of Science in 1870. By 1892 the combined institution was known as the Derby Municipal Technical College. Another root of Derby’s […]

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    Course Summary

    Ultrasound scans have been a vital part of modern medical diagnosis for decades, and the science continues to advance. Demand for skilled ultrasound technicians is growing faster than ever, and the UK’s universities are struggling to supply the graduates the medical industry requires. That means an MSc degree in Medical Ultrasound from the University of Derby could be exactly what you need to pave the way to an exciting, rewarding career or to improve your chances for promotion at your current medical practice.

    You’ll learn all of the skills an autonomous ultrasound practitioner needs to succeed, but in order to take part in the program you’ll need access to a clinical ultrasound placement for a minimum of 2 days each week.

    This program can be taken in 2 years at full time, or across three to 5 years at part time. This opens the MBA program up to students with substantial work or family commitments, and allows them to lay the foundations for an exciting, prosperous career as a Sonographer.

    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 is a 2 year program for most students. If taken at part time, though, it can last for up to 5 years.

    Stage 1 Modules:

    • Principles of Medical Ultrasound

    This module explores the science behind ultrasound imaging and how the technology actually works.

    • 2 Optional Modules from the list below

    Stage 2 Modules:

    • 3 Optional Modules from the list below

    Stage 3 Modules:

    • An Independent Scholarship worth either 40 or 60 credits
    • Possibly one Optional Module to bring you up to 60 credits for the Stage.

    Optional Modules:

    • Advanced Technology
    • Advancing Communication Skills
    • Advancing Practice
    • Focused Specialist Ultrasound Practice 1
    • Focused Specialist Ultrasound Practice 2
    • General Medical Ultrasound (double module)
    • Gynaecology Ultrasound
    • Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 1
    • Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 2
    • Obstetric Ultrasound (double module)
    • Research Methodologies – Application to Advanced Practice
    • Research Skills for Evidence Based Practice
    • Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy Assessment
    • Vascular Ultrasound (double module)
    • Work Based Learning – Negotiated

    Learning & Teaching

    The University of Derby’s MSc in Medical Ultrasound is delivered by a range of teaching methods, including smaller, intensive lecture classes, practical and laboratory skills sessions, interactive seminars, clinical simulations and a great deal of self-directed reading and study. You’ll make extensive use of the university’s fully equipped ultrasound simulation suite. You’ll also get live practice with industry standard equipment at the working ultrasound room within the Clinical Skills Suite.

    Career Possiblities

    Graduates of the University of Derby’s Medical Ultrasound MSc program are highly sought after by a range of medical industry employers. On completion of the course, you will be able to apply for SCR registration. Most regional NHS contexts will be able to appoint Sonographers with just an MSc qualification, though some other will require professional registration as well. You should consult the NHS in your intended practice area for more information.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 2 year MSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have achieved at least a second class honours degree in Science or health, or the international equivalent. Beyond that, a wide range of qualifications are accepted.

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

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