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Medical Imaging

MSc / PGDip / PGCert

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Suitable for applications.

The University of Bradford has a prestigious reputation for postgraduate courses in diagnostic radiography. The way the courses are designed to suit the needs of working radiographers and their employers is particularly appealing. My studies have had a significant impact on my professional approach to work, and in advancing my career.

David

Entry requirements

Students must:

  • be in possession of an undergraduate Radiography degree
  • be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • be working as a registered diagnostic radiographer in a UK hospital
  • be in an area of employment that can offer necessary practical experience to facilitate work-based learning
  • have a mentor in their work place that has the appropriate advanced practice skills 
Additional entry requirements

If you have already gained a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma in an area of Radiography at another UK university and want to build on that to complete your Master's in Medical Imaging at The University of Bradford, please contact us regarding applying for Recognition of Prior Learning. Students will be able to obtain credits for short episodes of study, undertake a single module, or combine studying a choice of modules over time, should they not wish to undertake the full MSc Medical Imaging programme.

For recognition of prior learning, you will need to provide:

  • Postgraduate certificate
  • Transcript of marks
  • Programme documentation including learning outcomes
English language requirements

You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) if English is not your first language.

Teaching, learning and assessment

Most modules are delivered in the Faculty of Health Studies on block attendance weeks; work based learning modules are supported with directed learning and materials on the virtual learning environment; and MSc dissertations projects are supported by a research supervisor.

Lectures and tutorials are delivered by a range of subject specialists, advanced practitioners, radiologists, physicists and researchers. The University has a PACs suite used in some modules for image interpretation.

Assessment techniques which include one or more of the following approaches:

  • Written essay
  • A Reflective Case study
  • The development of a reflective portfolio
  • Completion of practice audit
  • Practical examination (OSCE)
  • Computer based examination
  • Seminar Presentation
  • Written project report
  • Completion of a Dissertation
  • Journal article

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.