Taught course

Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging (Advancing Practice in Health Framework)

Institution
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh · School of Health Sciences
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent in medical imaging.

Some modules require individuals to be working in the specific area of practice and/or have access to a suitable workplace setting along with the support of a line manager and work place mentor.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Are you a registered practitioner working in the field of medical imaging and want to advance your practice? As part of our Advancing Practice in Health Framework, the fully online MSc/PgDip in Advancing Practice in Medical Imaging course aims to facilitate the development of knowledge and practical skills that underpin advanced MRI/CT practice.

There are learning opportunities in areas such as principles of MRI/CT, MRI/CT in practice, workplace clinical competencies, as well as fundamentals of advancing practice, critical analysis, evaluation and research methodologies.

This is a part-time course that is delivered fully online. As the online teaching is asynchronous (ie not delivered in real time), it is suited to you whatever time zone you live in and whatever your working hours.

  • Educationally and practice-relevant postgraduate framework: This award will enable those working in the field of medical imaging to develop their knowledge and skills and advance their practice.
  • Flexible study options: The course offers flexibility that is responsive to individual needs and today’s culture of work and learning. Single module study is also available.
  • Multi-professional learning and cross institutional input: Based on a model of collaborative multi-professional learning and housed in the Division of Dietetics, Nutrition and Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography, the Framework also offers opportunities to draw on expertise across the University on subjects such as leadership, social science and education.

Information for international students

  • You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score less than 6.0.
  • Please note as this course is fully online, the University cannot sponsor International students to study here on Student visa.

Fees and funding

UK students
see QMU website for up to date fees
International students
see QMU website for up to date fees

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    60 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Online learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Admissions
Email
admissions@qmu.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)131 474 0000