If you're aiming to work in medical imaging, then you'll want to gain valuable imaging techniques using up-to-date medical equipment. That's where we come in. Our excellent reputation for medical imaging training extends across the world, with courses designed to demonstrate academic ability as well as clinical proficiency. We'll help you develop in your role within medical imagine, gaining confidence and competence as well as critical evaluation skills.
Our Medical Imaging Laboratory is equipped with the latest industry-standard medical imaging workstations, allowing you to develop practical experience that will help you in finding future employment. We use Adobe Photoshop™ and other bespoke scientific packages such as 'Somisoft' specifically for image analysis, meaning you get to work with top quality programmes to make your training go as smoothly as possible. You'll learn everything you need to go into the world of medical imaging, so make sure you get the right level of training by taking this intellectually stimulating course.
Graduate destinations
This qualification can lead to employment within the field of medical imaging. A masters level degree is becoming a requirement in many departments, so you will have a head start in finding work within the NHS or the private sector.
Course outline
Course summary
You'll learn to demonstrate the judgement and problem solving skills necessary to produce the highest quality diagnostic medical images, preparing you for the next stage in your career. You'll develop an understanding and clinical expertise in the theory and application of medical imaging in a modern medical setting.
Modules
Year one
Compulsory modules
- Commenting skills for Radiographers: Appendicular + Axial Skeleton
- Commenting skills for Radiographers: Chest
- Multi-professional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice
- Negotiated Learning in CPD Medical Imaging 2
- Research Methods in Medical Imaging
- Leadership
Programme Specification
Programme specification
For detailed summary of all course content please read our programme specification for this course.
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
Have a question about our entry requirements?
Entry Requirements
1st or 2nd class honours degree.
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details.
Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level.
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Application information
Making your application
Applications should be made online directly to the university. If you need more details or guidance, contact enquirycentre@cumbria.ac.uk. There is no official closing date but we would encourage you to apply as early as possible, as many courses are competitive.
Please complete and return the following documents to healthadmissions@cumbria.ac.uk to accompany your application as soon as possible
Learning Partnership Agreement Mentor Details
Ultrasound Placement Inspection form
What makes a good application?
We consider all aspects of your application, not simply your qualifications and grades. We look at your academic background and performance, relevant experience (particularly for professional courses where some voluntary or paid experience is required) and your reference. Above all, we look for motivation, commitment and potential - evidence that you can benefit from study at higher education level.
Make sure you include:
- Relevant qualifications/evidence of ability: check our website for the specific entry requirements required for each course. Tell us your previous academic results and your projected grades.
- A supportive reference, from an employer or your school or college.
- A good personal statement.
Explain clearly what attracts you to the course and tell us about your wider interests and experience. If you are applying for a course that incorporates professional training and placements, you should include any relevant experience or visits you have made in the workplace. Highlight your individual strengths and qualities, personal skills, capacity for teamwork, contribution to the community and your enterprise, originality and determination. Select some activities which bring out these qualities.
What next?
When we receive your application, we will send you an acknowledgement and if you are successful at this stage you will get either - an offer (with an invitation to visit the campus to which you have applied), or - an invitation to interview on a particular date. If we are not able to offer you a place on your chosen course we will usually try to offer you a place on a similar course and will contact you to discuss this. Alternatively, if we think you are suitable, but cannot offer you a place on your preferred campus because of the level of competition, we will offer you a place at another campus if one is available.
And if I accept?
The admissions team will contact you and send further information from February onwards about accommodation, and from May/June onwards about preparing to join the university. If you have any other queries, please telephone the admissions offices for information and advice on 0845 6061144.
Deferred entry
We welcome applications for deferred entry on some courses. If you have specific plans during your year out, indicate these on your personal statement as they may be relevant to your course and could enhance your application.
International students
Please see the international pages of our website for full details of our entry requirements (including English-language skills) as well as contacts for advice and support.
From 2009 the UK Border Agency introduced a Points-Based Immigration System (PBS) for students coming to the UK from outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Students entering higher education will need to obtain a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) plus finance confirmation to obtain a Tier 4 student visa.
UK education providers are licensed by the UK Border Agency. When students apply for their visa (or entry clearance) they will need a valid Certificate of Acceptance of Studies from the university. Please note that a CAS is not a guarantee that a visa will be issued.
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Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
Student FinanceAdditional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc.
Additional CostResources and facilities
As one of the UK's leading health and social care faculties, we can offer a fantastic level of student support and a wide range of high quality courses. Our expert academic and clinical practice staff are dedicated to helping you enhance your learning, which has helped produce our excellent employment record. Our NHS-related provision achieved the highest possible rating on our recent review by the Quality Assurance Agency.
