Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography)

Overview

This course is designed to support healthcare practitioners who are actively involved in clinical Computed Tomography (CT) to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills in CT that are required of a professional who aspires to work at an advanced level.

The Computed Tomography pathway was first validated in 1992. This pathway continues to be a popular study choice demonstrating its continued clinical relevance and benefit to healthcare professionals in maintaining their Continuing Professional Development. The pathway is delivered in partnership with clinical and scientific experts working within CT to ensure the curriculum remains appropriately diverse and clinically relevant.

The pathway sits within the MSc in Medical Imaging programme, which offers a range of modules related to medical imaging, healthcare, research and management. Upon successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate pathway, students can continue their studies by registering for additional modules within the Medical Imaging portfolio to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree.

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.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details »

What you will study

Please note that for 2019 entry, the module information is subject to change.

Modules

Postgraduate Certificate Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography)

Core

Computed Tomography (RAD7007-C)

Clinical Computed Tomography (RAD7010-C)

Learning and assessment

This part-time course is designed to be studied over an eleven month period and consists of two 30 credit core modules.

A 'block' attendance format is utilised in the delivery of the academic learning components. This is consistent with the other named pathways within the MSc in Medical Imaging programme and is popular with students who benefit academically from the concentrated period of time that can be devoted to their studies.

There are five blocks of academic learning and these are delivered in the first six months of the pathway.

The CT module provides the underpinning theoretical knowledge with regards to CT technology and imaging protocols which is then built upon and applied through guided clinical study in the clinical CT module.

The Clinical CT module requires students to undertake a wide range of CT examinations to demonstrate evidence of their clinical learning.

Assessments include two exams and an assignment related to the Computed Tomography module syllabus, and a presentation and portfolio including clinical case studies for the Clinical Computed Tomography module.

Official programme specification

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2019

2018/19:

Fees are dependent upon the number of credits required.

10 credits £515
20 credits £1,030
30 credits £1,545

Financial support

See our fees and financial support website.

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 website.

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 Careerswebsite.

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.

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.

This is the current course information. Modules and course details may change, subject to the University's programme approval, monitoring and review procedures. The University reserves the right to alter or withdraw courses, services and facilities as described on our website without notice and to amend Ordinances, Regulations, fees and charges at any time. Students should enquire as to the up-to-date position when applying for their course of study.