Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound University of Liverpool

This is an innovative, part-time, block release programme which has been designed to ensure maximum flexibility for all practitioners in ultrasound.

It permits specialisation in obstetrics and gynaecology, general medical ultrasound and reproductive medicine, as well as providing generic training for ultrasound practitioners. There is a taught academic programme which complements a structured and integrated clinical training programme. Any healthcare professionals are welcome to discuss entry with the programme director.

Candidates must be eligible to work in an NHS Trust or must have a suitable clinical placement in the independent sector. It is imperative that this is in place and agreed prior to completing a University application form. The programme is reviewed annually and may develop further and prospective students are encouraged to review up-to date details about this programme on the University website.

Students who work in the NHS may be eligible to apply for sponsorship from the Strategic Health Authority for tuition fees, if based in a hospital within the North West of England. Students outside of this area are normally funded either by their employer or are self-funded.

This programme offers exit points at Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and Masters levels. Candidates are required to successfully complete both the academic and clinical assessment components in order to achieve an award and to ensure competence to practise. The Masters degree is achieved by independent research and the submission of a dissertation. The programme is modular and incorporates some compulsory and some optional modules dependent upon the clinical sub-speciality pathway chosen by the student. This modular approach is described below.

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Entry requirements

In accordance with the Regulations for Modular Taught Postgraduate Programmes in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, the following may be admitted to this programme of study: Graduates in Medicine or Dentistry of this or of another approved university Graduates with an honours degree in a subject deemed appropriate by the Director of Studies from this, or another approved university Candidates with an appropriate professional qualification in health care and normally a minimum of two years post qualification professional practice. The University of Liverpool Accreditation of Prior Learning policy will be applied. International qualifications Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. Due to the limited number of clinical placements available we are unable to consider applicants from countries outside the EU. English language qualifications If you need to increase your IELTS score by a grade of 0.5 (eg you need to improve from 6.0 to 6.5) you should attend the six week course. If you need to increase your IELTS score by a grade of 1.0 (eg you need to improve from 5.5 to 6.5) you should attend the ten week course. If you need to increase your IELTS score by a band of 1.5 (eg you need to improve from 4.5 to 6.0) you should attend the 19 week course. If you need to increase your IELTS score by a band of 2.0 (eg you need to improve from 4.5 to 6.5) you should attend the 29 week course. If you need to increase your IELTS score by a band of 2.0 or 2.5 (eg you need to improve from 4.0 to 6.0 or 4.0 to 6.5) you should attend the 40 week course. If you require additional English language training during your study, the University is able to provide tuition and arrange IELTS tests through its English Language Centre, details of which are available at www.liverpool.ac.uk/english-language-centre. All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language, and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University include GCSE English; GCE O level English; AS Level English; A Level English Language; IELTS; TOEFL; Cambridge Proficiency etc. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/study/international/countries/ for a full list. Prospective candidates should also note that in addition to academic and English language qualifications, the Medical Diagnostic Ultrasound programme requires students to gain a practice placement in medical ultrasound. This cannot normally be provided by the University and must be arranged and evidenced by the student at the time of application. Any prospective international student must be eligible to work in a practice placement site approved by the Director of Studies. This practice placement must be established prior to formal application. IELTS 7.5 with no lower than 7.0 TOEFL iBT 100, with no element lower than 22 International Baccalaureate Standard Level (Grade 6) Hong Kong use of English AS level B INDIA Standard XII 75% or above from Central and Metro State Boards WAEC B Cambridge Proficiency B