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Medical ultrasound is a highly applied clinical study pathway that equips students with everything they’ll need to wield this powerful investigative technology.
Used to explore the internal workings of the human body and identify issues or diseases, ultrasonography has become a key part in many modern medical processes. You’ll drive improved diagnostic and treatment outcomes in many areas, supporting doctors, nurses, radiographers, surgeons, nurses and more in their work.
You can choose from 17 universities offering at least 30 postgraduate programmes in medical ultrasound, including general master’s degrees, as well as more specialised courses like cardiac or musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Entry requirements usually involve a relevant first degree. Courses are often designed for practising healthcare professionals looking to increase their scope of expertise. Depending on the course you choose, you can usually expect to complete a PgCert in one year, a PgDip in two years or a MSc in three years although this does vary from uni to uni and depends on whether you study full- or part-time.
A postgraduate course will give you a recognised qualification in areas such as obstetrics, gynaecological, vascular, general medical ultrasound, and musculoskeletal. You’ll complete modules in a combination of structured clinical experience and academic study.
Most graduates use this qualification to advance their medical career although you could move into medical research or academia.
The course is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE). Accreditations and Read more...
