Medical Ultrasound (Vascular)
  • Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Medical Ultrasound (Vascular)

Build your research and development skills in medical ultrasound and specialise in vascular ultrasound.

Build your research and development skills in medical ultrasound and specialise in vascular ultrasound

Perform a diagnostic ultrasound as part of a placement in a hospital department

Build your expertise alongside experts from the National Heart and Lung Institute

Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MSc

  • Duration

    1 year, 2 years

  • Start date

    September 2024

  • Study mode

    Full-time, Part-time

  • Fees

    • Full-time: £14,900
      Part-time: £7,450 Home

    • Full-time: £43,250
      Part-time: £21,625 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • Hammersmith

Minimum entry standard

  • 2:1 in medicine, biological sciences, engineering or a physical sciences subject

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Course overview

Train in the theory and practice of medical ultrasound on this Master's course.

You'll explore the physics and scientific theories of medical ultrasound before specialising in vascular technology and ultrasound.

You'll perform and interpret a comprehensive ultrasound analysis and develop your skills on a placement in a hospital department.

An extended research project also forms a major part of your studies, during which time you'll consolidate your skills in the use of statistical principles.

A varied programme of study will build your expertise in interpreting data and clinical decision-making, in preparation for a career as a sonographer or within healthcare.

Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.

You’ll take all of these core modules.

The course follows the core Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland syllabus (for the Vascular specialism).

Core modules

Design and implement your own research project in ultrasound, and consolidate your skill in the use of statistical principles.

You'll learn to review literature and analyse sources critically, and formulate and test a hypothesis in the course of research.

During the project, you'll pass a series of milestones, including submission of a proposal, an essay and a presentation.

Your work will culminate with the submission of a dissertation, and a viva voce exam, with a separate assessment in statistical principles.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Clinical and private study
  • Experimental design
  • Laboratory practicals
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • A person studying independently
    Problem-solving
  • Person giving seminar
    Seminars
  • Work-based learning

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Taught modules
  • Research project

  • 67% Taught modules
  • 33% Research project

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Coursework
  • A person completing a written exam
    Examination
  • Practical
  • Presentations
  • Research project
  • Oral assessment

Key people

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

How to apply

Apply online

You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.

Tuition fees

Home fee

Full-time

£14,900

Part-time

£7,450per year

Overseas fee

Full-time

£43,250

Part-time

£21,625 per year

Scholarships

The Dean’s Master’s Scholarships

Value per award

  • £10,000

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine Master’s programme beginning in October 2024
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The Dr Jean Alero Thomas Scholarships

Value per award

  • Partial or full tuition fee at the Home rate

Who it's for

  • All students applying to study a Faculty of Medicine lab-based Master’s programme beginning in October 2024
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How will studying at Imperial help my career?

doctor

Learn the essential skills and knowledge for a career in vascular medical ultrasound.

Magnifying glass over a research paper

Become familiar with the knowledge base required for passing the national examinations for sonographers.

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With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.

Stethoscope

Healthcare, the NHS, international health organisations, or further research are just some of your options.

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Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

Programme specifications