MSc/PgDip/PgCert Advanced Medical Imaging

Program Overview

The MSc in Advanced Medical Imaging equips medical imaging practitioners with advanced skills and knowledge to progress to specialist, advanced, and consultant practitioner roles. The program offers flexible study options, focusing on problem-solving, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Graduates gain professional recognition, enhanced career prospects, and the potential for increased earning potential.

Program Outline

• Overview:
MSc in Advanced Medical Imaging.
• Objectives:
To enable qualified medical imaging practitioners to meet the challenge of specialist, advanced and consultant practitioner status in a rapidly evolving health service.
• Description:
The program is designed for professionals already holding an undergraduate qualification in a related field and with an established clinical workload in their chosen area of practice. It offers flexible study options, allowing students to choose individual modules or work towards an award. The program focuses on equipping students with problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice.
• Emphasis on professional development and career progression.
• Tailored learning to meet individual needs and career aspirations.
• Focus on acquiring clinical competencies and advanced practice skills.
• Available workstreams include MSK Reporting, Chest Reporting, Mammography Reporting, Breast Ultrasound, Breast Intervention, Upper GI/VF Practice and Reporting, Cardiac Stress Leader, Breast MR Reporting, and Defecating Proctogram.
• Additional modules available in Research Methods Applied to Public Health, Leading Education in Practice, and Leading Change for Patient and Service Improvement.
• Course duration
• Total cost of the program
• Number of credits required for each award (certificate, diploma, MSc)
• Program Content:
Covers various advanced medical imaging techniques and clinical practices.
• Structure:
Part-time, with online and on-campus components.
• Course Schedule:
Available upon enrollment.
• Individual Modules:
• Dynamic Studies:
Focuses on fluoroscopy procedures.
• Principles of Advanced Practice:
Introduces core skills for advanced practitioners.
• Core Skills for Radiological Reporting (CSRR):
Develops skills in image appraisal, decision making, and communication.
• Radiology Image Interpretation (RII):
Focuses on pattern recognition and image interpretation specific to chosen area of practice.
• Advanced Procedures (AP):
Enhances scope of practice and develops critical reflection skills.
• Extending Advanced Practice (EAP):
Allows acquisition of another clinical competency and development of advanced practice skills.
• Adult Chest Reporting (ACR):
Focuses on chest imaging interpretation.
• Scientific Principles of Diagnostic Ultrasound:
Covers the science and technology of diagnostic ultrasound.
• Scientific Principles of Hybrid Imaging:
Explores SPECT-CT and PET-CT imaging and emerging modalities like PET-MR.
• Research Methods Applied to Public Health:
Develops research skills and knowledge in public health.
• Specific assessment methods for each module
• Weighting of different assessment components
• Teaching methods:
Include lectures, tutorials, practical image viewing/examination, hands-on workshops, seminars, Blackboard online learning, self-directed study, and clinical experience.
• Class size
• Student-to-faculty ratio
• Career paths:
Many graduates progress to advanced practitioner and consultant practitioner roles within the NHS.
• Specific job titles and responsibilities
• Employment statistics for graduates
• The program emphasizes ethical practice and compliance with UK legislation and guidance.
• Students can benefit from strong links with the NHS and access to advanced imaging equipment and facilities.
• Some postgraduate assessments are linked to projects using clinical equipment.
• The program has a successful history of developing advanced practice and provides student support throughout their studies.
• Details about specific projects and partnerships