Medical Ultrasound MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Name: Medical Ultrasound MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Price: 13770 GBP

Postgraduate taught degree

2026/27 entry

Clerkenwell campus

This course is not currently open for applications.

Key information

You will combine detailed theoretical study with practical clinical experience and work-based learning to gain a qualification that is highly regarded both professionally and academically. You will learn with expert clinicians and researchers, developing your understanding of clinical ultrasound practice within the wider professional, social, legal and political contexts.

Start date

September 2026

Institution

City St George's, University of London

Course code

PSMULT

Location

Clerkenwell campus

Course overview
Structure
Teaching and assessment
Fees and funding
Career
How to apply

Medical Ultrasound MSc/PGDip/PGCert Course overview

Benefits of this course

This course has been suspended for the academic year 2026/27.

A combination of core and elective modules will allow you to build your professional knowledge while also pursuing your own areas of interest.

Our innovative mix of blended learning activities is designed to enable you to drive your own study and develop as an independent learner.

The flexible modular structure allows you to work to postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma or full master’s level.

If you continue to MSc, a core module in Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis will equip you with essential critical, research and analytical skills to plan and complete your dissertation and develop essential skills for life-long independent learning and career development.

Awards

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

Who is this course for?

If you are a healthcare professional with a qualification in radiography, nursing, midwifery or other related disciplines, this programme will provide the academic qualifications and clinical skills you need to specialise in medical ultrasound.

Structure

Awards

You can select to apply for one of the three available exit points for this course.

Master of Science (MSc)

Duration:

Full-time: 3 years,
Part-time: 3 years,

Total credits: 180

Modules:

Core modules: 3

Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip)

Duration:

Full-time: 2 years,
Part-time: 2 years,

Total credits: 120

Modules:

Core modules: 2

Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert)

Duration:

Part-time: 1 year,

Total credits: 60

Modules:

Core modules: 2

You can also apply for PGCert with an additional module in two clinical areas e.g. Obstetrics and Gynaecology or Abdominal and Gynaecology.

This option is worth an additional 15 credits.

You will be able to select from a number of clinical options including obstetrics, gynaecology and / or abdominal ultrasound.

Additional clinical areas can be studied via work-based learning modules, if appropriate clinical support is available within the students' clinical department.

The course is also designed to develop transferable skills to support clinical practice development.

MSc Modules

Students undertake the compulsory modules RDM033 (ultrasound physics) and RCM022 (Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound).

Those progressing to MSc must take either a 15 or 30 credit research methods module.

Students take clinical modules to the value of 75 credits (60 if the 30 credit research methods module is chosen) and a 60 credit dissertation module.

PGDip Modules

Students undertake the compulsory modules RDM033 (ultrasound physics) and RCM022 (Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound) and clinical modules to the value of 90 M level credits.

Example module choices for a typical PGDip: 30 credit Obstetric module, 15 credit Gynaecology module, 30 credit Abdominal module and 15 credit Work Based Learning module.

PGCert Modules

Students undertake the compulsory modules RDM033 (ultrasound physics) and RCM022 (Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound) and clinical modules to the value of 30 M level credits.

Example module choices for a typical PGCert: 15 credit Gynaecology module, 15 credit Early Pregnancy Work Based Learning module

30 credit Abdominal or Obstetric module.

PGCert + 15 credits Modules

Students undertake the compulsory modules RDM033 (ultrasound physics) and RCM022 (Developing Professional Skills in Ultrasound) and clinical modules to the value of 45 M level credits.

Example module choices for a typical PGCert = 15: 15 credit Gynaecology module,30 credit Abdominal or Obstetric module.

Some modules on this course are also available as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) short courses. Where this is available, links are provided within the module descriptions below.

Core modules

Elective modules

Professional Leadership (15 credits)

In this module you will develop your leadership qualities and have regard for the leadership qualities of others. The approach to the module is practical and straightforward yet enables you to critically explore leadership concepts in your own practice.
Also available as a CPD course: Professional Leadership. Course Code APM032.
Obstetric Ultrasound (30 credits)

Through this module you will develop your knowledge and understanding to perform, interpret and report a wide range of clinical ultrasound examinations in obstetrics, whilst being able to respond to changes in working practice and apply new techniques after critically evaluating them.
Also available as a CPD course: Obstetric Ultrasound. Course Code RDM031.
Abdominal Ultrasound (30 credits)

Through this module you will develop your knowledge, understanding and ability to perform, interpret and report on diagnostic abdominal ultrasound examinations, whilst being able to respond to changes in working practice and apply new techniques after critically evaluating them.
Course Code RDM032.
Introduction to Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis (30 credits)

You will develop your theoretical, methodological and research skills to enhance your ability to conduct rigorous research and to reach analytical conclusions. This will form the basis for the development of effective service delivery in health and social care organisations.
Also available as a CPD course: Introduction to Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis. Course Code HRM001.
Introduction to Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis-online module (30 credits)

This module will develop your theoretical, methodological and research skills to enhance your ability to conduct rigorous research and reach sound, evidence-based, conclusions, which can form the basis for effective service delivery in health and social care organisations.
Also available as a CPD course: Introduction to Research Methods and Data Analysis (Online course). Course Code HRM011.
Education in the workplace (15 credits)

This module will enhance your skills in presentation, teaching, supervision and assessment of others and will provide insight into your own learning and education needs.
Evidence based practice (15 credits)

This module will enable you to confidently and competently evaluate the evidence for your clinical practice. It will provide an overview of evidence-based practice including implementation, identification of clinical problems, formulating questions, search strategies and critical appraisal.
Student Negotiated Module (15 credits)

This module enables you to study a particular topic in more depth or consider topics from a number of modules and follow a cross modular approach. It will develop your skills in self-directed study and critical reflection.
Also available as a CPD course: Student Negotiated Module 1. Course Code RCM010.
Comparative Imaging (30 credits)

The module provides you with an understanding of the various imaging modalities alongside other non-imaging diagnostic tests, allowing you to see how they complement each other and advise on their appropriateness in the diagnosis of disease and management of patients.
Work Based Learning in Practice (15 credits)

This module enables you to undertake scholarly activity within a specified work related area for example the development of treatment / imaging techniques or new policy procedure development. Your learning will focus on the enhancement of practice relevant to your role.
Also available as a CPD course: Work Based Learning in Practice 1. Course Code RCM120.
Work Based Learning in Practice 2 (15 credits)

The module will enable you to undertake scholarly activity and skills development in an area of clinical practice in your chosen field. You will diversify and expand your range of clinical skills and integrate them into your clinical practice.
Also available as a CPD course: Work Based Learning in Practice 2. Course Code RCM122.
Work based learning expert / specialist practice (15 credits)

This module provides a framework for practitioners to gain credit whilst working towards competence in a specialist / expert clinical practice role.

Dissertation

Dissertation (60 credits)

The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to undertake a piece of original, independent research focussed on the topics that are of particular interest to you, and you wish to explore in greater depth.

Core elective modules

Programme specification

The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

Download course specification:

PSMULT-MSc-Medical-Ultrasound.pdf

Teaching and assessment

Your teaching will be delivered by the programme team, all of whom are experienced sonographers who have specialised in university teaching, and by expert guest speakers from a range of clinical disciplines.

Our university facilities include a clinical skills suite equipped with an ultrasound machine and simulator.

Teaching takes place over one or two days a week, depending on the modules you select.

The programme is Master’s level. It is intellectually challenging and applicants must be prepared to take responsibility for their own learning. Teaching is delivered through a combination of distance online and in person tutorials. A good internet connection and sound basic IT skills including use of Microsoft Word, and Power Point is a requirement.

You will learn though a combination of small group seminars, whole group plenary sessions, online activities and case based learning designed to reinforce the link between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice.

Placement

The university does not arrange or provide clinical placements for medical ultrasound training. Prior to applying for a place on the programme you will need to obtain a clinical placement in an ultrasound department meeting the requirements of the programme.

The department must be able to provide an average of three days clinical time per week and a named clinical supervisor. The supervisor must attend City, University of London Clinical Supervisor training at least every three years.

If the department has not sent students to us in the last five years we will need to arrange a meeting with the departmental manager and clinical supervisor.

Sonographer training posts may be advertised on NHS Jobs.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2026/27