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Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography) PGCert

Postgraduate Certificate

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Overview

The pathway sits within the MSc Medical Imaging programme, which offers a range of modules related to medical imaging, healthcare, management and research. The course is designed to support healthcare practitioners who are actively involved in clinical Computed Tomography (CT) to develop the knowledge and skills of a professional who aspires to work at an advanced level.

From its inception spanning over two decades, the CT course continues to be a popular study choice for radiographers, which is reflective of its continued clinical relevance and benefit to healthcare professionals in maintaining their continued professional development (CPD).

To ensure the curriculum remains appropriately diverse and valid for contemporary CT clinical practice, the course is delivered in partnership with practising clinical and scientific experts working in the CT sector. Upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate pathway, students can further their studies by registering for additional modules within the medical imaging portfolio to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's degree.

Professional accreditation

The College of Radiographers ensures that all UK programmes of radiographer education and training maintain the highest standards. Our PGC in Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography) is accredited by the CoR as a post-registration programme. This means that by completing this course, you'll gain valuable professional recognition in these skills.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this pathway you must be a registered health care practitioner in employment and have experience in working in CT, with possession of a BSc Hons in Diagnostic Radiography or appropriate professional qualification.

Applicants must have managerial support for their studies, including a commitment that appropriate facilities, relevant clinical experience and time will be made available to support their studies (15 hours a week) and a suitably qualified mentor.

English language requirements

IELTS at 6.5 or the equivalent.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Opportunities for students to engage in meaningful career focussed work-based learning that is subject specific will be facilitated through partnerships with and support of local and national employers.  Additional opportunities to discuss topics in more detail will be afforded using tutorials, seminars, group work and discussions, and/or drop-in sessions. Interactions are facilitated in physical spaces, online environments and the Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) suite.

Your learning will be assessed against the learning outcomes and programme aims using a range of different assessment techniques which typically include the following approaches:

  • Coursework
  • Portfolio
  • Poster(s)
  • Clinical assessment
  • Closed book examination
  • Computer based examination
  • Oral presentation

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2025

  • 10 credits: £627
  • 20 credits: £1254
  • 30 credits: £1881
  • 40 credits: £2508
  • Dissertation: £2714

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

Health Education England may fund some health courses/modules at the University of Bradford for healthcare staff providing NHS services working within West Yorkshire and Harrogate, against organisational training priorities identified through the organisations training needs analysis.

You are therefore advised to contact the SSPRD Signatory within your organisation regarding their organisational training priorities.

See our fees and financial support section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs.
You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Attendance dates

January 2026 intake

Month Dates Location
January 5, 6, 7 Campus
February 2, 3, 4 Online
March 2, 3, 4 Campus
April 20, 21, 22, 23 Online (assessments on 20 and 21)
May 18, 19 Campus (assessment on 19)
June 1, 2, 29, 30 1, 2 - campus, 29, 30 - online
September 28 Campus (assessment)

Career prospects

Health professionals are responsible for identifying inequalities in population health and implementing services and care appropriate to narrow the gap and promote healthy lifestyles, that will impact positively on the community as a whole, bringing with it desirable benefits related to economic and social welfare.

A feature of this pathway is its clinical focus and the commitment of the course team to ensure that the programme remains clinically relevant and of value to health care practitioners, and ultimately to patients.

Students enrolled on this pathway are encouraged to evaluate their clinical practice in terms of its value to healthcare and impact on patient outcomes. They will be given the skills to critically reflect on current service delivery options in order to better meet the needs of service and patient population.

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability, and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.