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UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORDSchool of Health Studies (SOHS)Department: Division of Radiography
Programme/course title: MSc Medical Imaging
Awarding and teaching
institution:
University of Bradford
Final award: Postgraduate Certificate with endorsement in
Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance
Imaging, Medical Image Reporting* /Post
Graduate Diploma/Masters Degree
* dependent upon modules studied.
FHEQ level 7 (formerly M level)
Programme title: MSc Medical Imaging
Approved by: College of Radiographers
Duration: Part Time: flexible by negotiation over 5 years
Full time: by negotiation
UCAS code: n/a
Date produced: April 2011
Last updated : August 2011
Introduction
This programme is delivered by the Division of Radiography academic team in partnership
with clinical and scientific experts working within specialised areas of medical imaging to
ensure the curriculum remains appropriately diverse and clinically relevant. The MSc Medical
Imaging programme provides healthcare practitioners engaged in a diverse range of imaging
specialities with a vocational pathway of study that is flexible and clinically relevant. It is
designed to support healthcare practitioners develop the knowledge, understanding and skills
in medical imaging that are required of a professional who aspires to work at an advanced
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level of practice. Applications are sought from registered health professionals working in the
medical imaging who feel that the programme may be of benefit.
The pathways in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and medical image
reporting are long established and highly regarded by local NHS managers and are seen as
essential qualifications by some managers for advanced practitioner posts.
The MSc Medical Imaging programme is aligned with the School of Health’s CPD framework,
an exciting new multidisciplinary framework for continuing professional development. The
framework will enable you to identify the modules that you wish to study from the School’s
CPD module catalogue in order to create an individualised programme of study that will meet
your needs and the needs of a modern health service. The Schools CPD framework provides
a large number of diverse modules that you can elect to study.
The collection of modules that you chose to study will contextualise your learning in relation
to the Aims and Learning Outcomes for the programme outlined in the next section of this
document. This is particularly so for the ‘generic’ (modules delivered outside of radiography)
modules in the School of Health’s Framework. Modules such as the research or work based
project modules, for example, enable you to shape your own focus of study within the
modules aims and learning outcomes by learning the principles being taught and applying
them to your own professional/ employment area.
The flexibility offered by the School of Health’s CPD framework will enable you to take
forward your current experience whatever the area of your work in collaboration with the
University of Bradford. You will be able to obtain credits for short episodes of study, transfer
credits from prior certificated or experiential learning, undertake a single module or combine
studying a choice of modules over time. An academic advisor will discuss and support your
choices.
The role of higher education within the UK is not only to develop the learning and critical
thinking skills of students but to provide students such as yourself with the opportunity to
study for an award which will support your current and future career prospects. A key
component of our provision is engagement with local and regional employers to drive the
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employability of our graduates by developing healthcare practitioners for the future who can
work in a changing environment with a high level of mastery of clinical skills. Excellence and
sustainability in health care provision requires practitioners, specialists, managers and
leaders, such as yourself, to continue your professional development through life long
education.
An admission requirement for the course is that students are already registered with an
appropriate professional body. Successful completion of the course will not confer eligibility to
apply for Health Professions Council (HPC) registration.
Programme / Framework Aims
The MSc Medical Imaging and the School of Health’s CPD framework share the same aims.
There are several aims for the programme and these are contextualised within the aims of
the modules and the route of study that you take. If you study a module outside of
radiography, alongside students from different professions/employment areas, it is the
application of the Aims and Learning Outcomes to your own subject area that maintains the
focus on your area of interest on medical imaging. The programme aims are:
Level 7 (formerly M level)
A1 Provide a flexible educational framework that is vocationally relevant, which
meets the professional development needs of the student, as well as the
organisational needs of employers.
A2 Stimulate students to become autonomous self-directed learners who are
motivated to sustain and advance their own continuous professional learning
with a confidence to support the professional development of colleagues and
the work of their organisations.
A3 Develop the skills , knowledge, critical understanding and awareness of the
depth and breadth of knowledge applicable to their own fields of practice
A4 Further develop the students cognitive and practical skills to undertake data
synthesis, complex problem solving, the articulation of competing perspectives
and competence in their field of practice
A5 Provide opportunities for interprofessional teaching and learning to share the
knowledge, skills and experience common to a range of different health and
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social care disciplines.
A6 Develop critically reflective, competent practitioners, managers and leaders
who will inform and shape or change inclusive, fair and ethically sensitive
service provision.
A7 Provide a framework within which the curriculum, where required, meets the
regulatory needs of professional bodies such as the NMC and HPC or is kite
marked by the CMI.
A8 Develop the skills required for life-long learning and professional development
Additionally if you wish to study one or more core research modules or management modules for a post graduate diploma or undertake a Masters dissertation
A9 Develop an understanding of the theoretical constructs underpinning research
or project management which will inform the undertaking of an ethical piece of
research or a work based project and the ability to demonstrate how the
findings can influence practice and policy.
Programme Learning Outcomes
These learning outcomes are compatible with the Framework for Higher Education
Qualifications (FHEQ 2008). The programme contains nested pathways as well as the
flexibility to design your own pathway and the learning outcomes outlined below are
contextualised within the learning outcomes of the modules that you study. When you have
successfully completed your course of study within the programme you will be able to:
Study to post graduate certificate and diploma level
LO1 Develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the literature that relates
to your specialist field of practice
LO2 Critically analyse and synthesise the research evidence that informs the
development of policy and service delivery in your specialist field of practice
LO3 Evaluate and critically apply theoretical concepts and where appropriate, for
your field of practice, master practical skills for the management of complex
issues within your field of practice
LO4 Reflect upon and demonstrate knowledge of values, ethical thinking, equality
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awareness, inclusive practice and demonstrate mastery within your specialist
field or practice.
LO5 Develop and demonstrate the ability to articulate sound arguments using a
variety of formats including written and oral communication skills
LO6 Demonstrate management and leadership through effective communication,
problem solving, and decision making
LO7 Demonstrate the ability to become an autonomous learner through
independent study and critical reflection on continuing development needs
LO8 Demonstrate the ability to use IT skills to gather and synthesise information ,
to access course materials
Study to Masters degree
LO9 Demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of different theoretical
constructs underpinning research and/or project management
methodologies.
LO10 Design, undertake and report on either a systematic review, a piece of
empirical research, work based or management project that contributes to or
extends the body of knowledge for your field of practice
Curriculum
The curriculum has been designed to meet the needs of health care professionals aspiring
to work at an advanced level of practice within Medical Imaging. The programme curriculum
has been developed in accordance with two guiding principles identified in Securing the
Future1: ensuring a strong, healthy and just society; and using science responsibly. The
curriculum has also been informed by key professional documents and mapped to the
Quality Assurance Agency Framework for higher education2, College of Radiographers
Learning and Development Framework3 for advanced and consultant practice and the skills
and competencies within the Knowledge and Skills Framework4. 1 Department of Health (2005) Securing the future DoH: London
2Quality Assurance Agency (2008) The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
3 College of Radiographers (2008) Learning and Development Framework. CoR: London
4 Department of Health (2004) The NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (NHS KSF) and the Development Review Process. DoH:
London
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The ethos of sustainable development is a fundamental feature of the programme with
students encouraged to develop autonomous learning skills and the ability to apply critical
thinking to clinical practice in order to contribute to the Department of Health’s strategic
objectives which seek to: narrow the health gap; prevent illness; and improve health and
well being. The programme also promotes independent learning to provide students with
the skills and desire to continue learning beyond the boundaries of the programme and
inform practice developments in the future.
The diagram on the following page indicates the pathways through the programme from
admission to Masters Degree. It indicates the number of credits you will need to obtain in
order to be eligible for the Certificate, Diploma or Masters level award in Medical Imaging.
You may choose to study any module within the MSc Medical Imaging module portfolio or
other relevant modules available within the School of Health CPD framework. However, in
order to be eligible for an award with the title Medical Imaging, at least 60 credits must carry
a HR module code.
Most students choose to initially study modules that from a defined pathway within a
specialised area of medical imaging. For example Computed Tomography, Magnetic
Resonance Imaging or medical Image Reporting. Successful completion of a defined
module pathway leads to an award endorsement in that discipline e.g. Postgraduate
Certificate in Medical Imaging (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). The table at the start of this
programme specification indicates the named award pathways available. A feature of these
certificated pathways with endorsement is their clinical focus and the commitment of the
course team to ensure that these pathways remain clinically relevant and of value to health
care practitioners practicing in these clinical specialties. The pathways contain clinical work-
based modules which assess the ability of students to apply academic learning to the
clinical setting.
The modular format of the programme and its articulation with the School of Health’s CPD
Framework permits you to select and study modules that are out with, but complementary to,
your particular imaging speciality and in so doing broaden your knowledge and understanding
of other areas of medical imaging and health care that impact on imaging services. The
curriculum provides a broad range of modules which can be combined to provide an
individualised award. It is possible with negotiation with the course leader or academic
advisor to undertake modules from across the School’s CPD Framework to accrue credits 6
from study of a diverse range of. By applying the course work from, for example, the research
or management work based project module to your field of practice, will make the module
relevant to Medical Imaging. This would also be the same for the independent study modules
or other interprofessional modules that are offered. It is the application that enables the
flexibility of these modules to meet your learning needs for your own practice or employment
areas. All students are required to undertake one of the School’s taught research module at
Postgraduate Diploma stage in order to qualify for the award. The final Master’s stage will
require you to complete a final stage investigation/project that is related to the taught
research module that you have previously studied.
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MSc Medical Imaging: Nested Pathway Modules
Unit code
Unit titleCredits Level Sem Pg
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PgD
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HR Computed Tomography 30 M (7) 1 C O O
HR Clinical Computed Tomography 30 M (7) 2 C O O
HR Magnetic Resonance Imaging 30 M (7) 1 C O O
HR Clinical Magnetic Resonance Imaging 30 M (7) 2 C O O
HR Principles of Reporting 30 M (7) 1 C O O
HR Medical Image Reporting 30 M (7) 2 C O O
HR Developing Practice 30 M (7) 1 O O
HR Current Topics in Radiography 30 M (7) 2 O O
Undertaking A Systematic Review 30 M (7) 1 or 2 C1 C1
Research in Health and Social Care 30 M (7) 1 or 2 C1 C1
Module from School of Health CPD Framework 30 M (7) 1or 2 O O
Dissertation 60 M (7) 1 or 2 C2 C2
Systematic Review 60 M (7) 1or 2 C2 C2
Work Based Project 60 M (7) 1or 2 C2 C2
O = optional C = core module C1= only 1can be studied C2= only 1can be studied
Teaching Learning and Assessment
The modules and courses nested within the programme offer you the capacity to
acknowledge and build upon the knowledge and skills you may have acquired through
previous learning experiences including those in the work place. As you undertake your
chosen pathway or undertake the modules of your choice you will be given the opportunity to
develop theoretical understanding, advance your knowledge and critical thinking and to
develop a range of skills appropriate and competencies appropriate to your
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professional/employment field, which will enable you to function more effectively in your
workplace.
The programme is not designed as a distance learning programme and most modules do
require attendance at the University. The delivery approach varies from module to module
and includes block attendance, a regular day each week, distance learning and blended
learning. Students may wish to consider the delivery approach for each module when
choosing the modules that they wish to study.
Whilst following this programme of study you will engage with learning through a range of
teaching methods. To a degree these methods will be dependent on modules studied,
however student-centred approaches to learning are a feature of many of the modules and
you will be expected to take responsibility for your learning as you develop your academic
skills. There is an expectation that students will use throughout their course of study the
University VLE. This will be particularly important for student who chose distance or blended
learning modules for a range of learning activities such as discussion groups, Wikis, online
tutorials and accessing learning materials. When devising your study plan with your personal
tutor you will be informed regarding delivery methods and which semester your chosen
modules are being delivered. You will also be informed about dates and times of attendance
at the university.
Following enrolment you will have a personal academic tutor appointed and they will
provide holistic guidance encompassing academic and personal support throughout your course
of study. For those students registering for the full MSc award this will include personal and
professional development (PDP) planning.
Your course of study will expose you to a range of different teaching, learning and
assessment strategies required to achieve the learning outcomes. The teaching approaches
that are used across the School of Health Studies are informed by the University core values
which are for teaching and learning to be: Reflective, Adaptable, Inclusive, Supportive,
Ethical and Sustainable. You may experience these across your choice of modules in order
to meet both the aims of the programme and your learning outcomes. Student-centred
approaches to learning are a feature of many of the modules and you will be expected to take
responsibility for your learning as you develop your academic skills through:
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Lectures: to a group of students where information will be presented and discussed
whilst informed by the core values.
Facilitated seminars and group discussion: where learning will be through the
interpretation and critical application of information and group learning
Tutorial where small group number of students reflect and discuss issues related to
their learning
Work-based learning: where learning is directed within the work environment and is
reflected upon and then reported on.
Work-based learning: where skills are taught in relation to theory and best practice
enabling students to advance their competent in their field of practice
Use of Web based virtual learning environments, such as Blackboard or Ning, to
access information and to interact with other students undertaking group work or
developing wikis.
Distance learning packages where clearly defined directed study and tasks are
available for the student to undertake.
Directed reading: where set reading may be recommended
Self Directed learning: Where student are expected to develop their own learning by
identifying areas of interest and areas in which knowledge needs to be developed.
Undertaking a work based project or a research module which is shaped by your own
self directed learning needs and the learning outcomes at MSc level.
You will be expected to develop an autonomous learning style and become self directed as a
learner.
Your learning will be assessed against the learning outcomes and programme aims through
the use of a range of different assessment techniques that are informed by the module
learning outcomes. Details of the assessment for each module can be found in the module
descriptors.
Assessment Regulations
This Programme conforms to the standard University Assessment Regulations for
Postgraduate Programmes which are available at the following link: (to be created)
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_5_PG_Taught_Awards.html
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Details of any exceptions to these regulations in this programme can be found at: weblink to
be created.
Admission Requirements
The University welcomes applications from all potential students regardless of their previous
academic experience; offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual
application. Most important in the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a
candidate’s potential to benefit from their studies and of their ability to succeed on this
particular programme. Your application for the programme will be based on a combination of
your formal academic qualifications and other relevant experience.
The entry requirements for this programme are:
A first degree in a relevant subject area, NVQ level 6 or equivalent or a relevant
postgraduate qualification
Students whose qualifications do not meet the entry requirements above but who have
a relevant professional qualification and significant experience and other evidence of
ability to study at this level.
Students for whom English is not a first language must have an IELTS score of 6.5 or
equivalent.
Support of your line manager or clinical director if you wish to study clinical based
modules.
Have access to a computer that has a broadband connection and that can browse the
internet and has word processing on it*
Have computing skills commensurate with the demands of course*
The University of Bradford has computers with internet and word processing facilities available to
students across a number of locations therefore students do not need to own their own computer
or have a home internet service. Computer literacy courses are available for people new to
information technology and both the Learner Development Unit and the Disability Office can
provide support to students who have a disability. Dyslexia screening is also available. For further
information please see www.bradford.ac.uk/lss
Please note that admission requirements may change, subject to the University's monitoring
and review procedures.
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Accreditation of Prior experiential / certified Learning (AP(E/C)L)
If you have prior certificated learning or professional experience which may be equivalent to
parts of this programme, the University has procedures to evaluate this learning in order to
provide you with exemptions from specified modules contained within the curriculum.
You may be permitted to import specific academic credit subject to the conditions and
waivers from the regulations of the University of Bradford. Please talk to us if you do not fit
the standard pattern of entry qualifications. Guidance on how to make an APL claim is
available from the School of Health Studies.
The curriculum may change, subject to the University’s course approval, monitoring and
review procedures. In particular it is intended that new modules may be added in order that
customised programmes can be developed in response to employers training needs provided
that these align with the framework learning aims and objectives.
The University of Bradford has always welcomed applications from disabled students, and
these will be considered on the same academic grounds as are applied to all applicants. If
you have some form of disability you may wish to contact the programme leader before you
apply.
You or your manager may wish to visit our Escalate website for information on the
Universities Employer Engagement Programme. http://www.bradford.ac.uk/escalate/what-is-
escalate/
Learning Resources
The JB Priestley Library on the city campus and the School of Management library provide a
wide range of printed and electronic resources to support your studies. We offer quiet study
space if you want to work on your own, and group study areas for the times when you need
to discuss work with fellow students. Subject librarians for each School provide training
sessions and individual guidance in finding the information you need for your assignment,
and will help you organise your references properly.
Student PC clusters can be found in all our libraries and elsewhere on the campus. You can
also use the University's wireless network to access the internet from your own laptop. Most
of our online journals are available on the internet (both on and off campus), and you can
also access your University email account, personal information and course-related materials
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this way. Staff are on hand during the daytime to help you if you get stuck, and there is a 24
hour, 7 day a week IT help line available.
The University has dedicated Distance Learning contact staff throughout its Learner Support
Services who understand the specific needs that distance learners may have. They can
provide learning support via phone, e-mail and via Skype and this can be offered in the
evenings on request. There is also a dedicated distance learner web-page on the University
of Bradford web-site, which offers direct links to the learning support and other resources
relevant to distance learning students.
Student Support and Guidance
The University has defined a clear agenda to promote an inclusive and supportive working
and learning environment that is consistent with the university’s ethos to confront inequality
and celebrate diversity. This renewed approach sets out a strong commitment to celebrate
and supports the diversity of all its students.
Support for you personally and in your course of study, will be provided both by the University
and the Programme Team. You will be allocated a personal tutor who is someone with whom
you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns, by the use of telephone,
letter, e-mail and the VLE. The School will ensure that there is someone available with whom
you feel comfortable to help and support you. You will be provided with a comprehensive
series of handbooks that you can consult on a range of learning issues and your course
tutors will be available to consult on subject specific queries. A programme induction week
will introduce students to the programme and the University including student support
systems and information about counselling services, Learner Development Unit (LDU),
Disability office and the facilities available from the interactive learning centre (ILC). An online
induction package will also be available for distance learners and international students.
Further information on these is provided on the University web page
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/lss/. In addition, students enrolled on a pathway with a clinical
component will have an appointed clinical mentor who will liaise with the pathway coordinator
to ensure that students receive an appropriate level of guidance throughout their clinical
studies.
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Students’ Union
We value the feedback provided by students and collaborate with the Students’ Union,
through a system of course representatives and formal staff student liaison committees, so
that any issues you wish to raise are addressed rapidly.
The Students’ Union and the University of Bradford work in partnership to provide confidential
counselling and welfare services where you can get help with any aspect of your personal or
academic life. Student Financial and Information Services (part of the Hub) will provide you
with information about a diverse range of issues such as council tax, personal safety and
tourist information.
Learner Development Unit
The Learner Development Unit provides support in all aspects of academic, maths, numeracy
and interpersonal skills. A programme of interactive workshops is delivered during both
semesters which complements the individual support available from Advisers and the wide
range of interactive online materials.
Disability
Disabled students will find a supportive environment at Bradford where we are committed to
ensuring that all aspects of student life are accessible to everyone. The Disability Service
can help by providing equipment and advice to help you get the most out of your time at
Bradford and is a place where you can discuss any concerns you may have about
adjustments that you may need, whether these relate to study, personal care or other
issues. For more information contact the Disability Service by phoning: 01274 233739 or
via email: [email protected]
Ecoversity and education for sustainable development
Ecoversity is a strategic project of the University which aims to embed the principles of
sustainable development into our decision-making, learning and teaching, research activities
campus operations and lives of our staff and students. The focus of the modules and the
programme is to facilitate your continuing development as lifelong learners who have
developed critical thinking and analysis skills which you can apply into your work place.
Inherent within the learning outcomes for the modules and awards are the values we aspire
to in providing high quality education to support high quality care whatever professional
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discipline, sector or organisation you work for. The core work of the School of Health studies
is the focus on health and well being and developing professionals such as yourselves who
can work within multidisciplinary teams, work across care sectors using clinical, educational,
research or management and leadership skills to improve practice, improve services and
influence change. Modules from across the programme and Schools CPD framework offer
these opportunities, the core research modules are taught by a multidisciplinary team with a
range of different backgrounds and experiences to students such as yourself also from a
variety of backgrounds. This combined focus enables your education to have a sustainable
component in terms of your future career as well as the sustainability of your services by
maintaining and improving what you provide for your local communities. For more information
please go to http://www.brad.ac.uk/health/ecoversity/ or www.bradford.ac.uk/ecoversity/
Further Information:For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact Admissions.
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford, BD7 1DP
UK
The Admissions Office
School of Health Studies
The University of Bradford
Richmond Road
Bradford
BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 233054
http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/
+44 (0)1274 236367
http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/health
The contents of this programme specification may change, subject to the University's
regulations and course approval, monitoring and review procedures.
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Flow Diagram MSc Medical Imaging
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Admitted to ProgrammeA.P.C.L / A.P.E.L
Import a maximum of 30 Credits
PgCert in Medical Imaging - with endorsement if specific pathway followed
e.g. PgCert. Medical Imaging (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Total of 120 credits from MSc medical imaging portfolio of modules or School of Health CPD Framework. To include 30 credit taught research module
PgDip in Medical Imaging
A.P.C.L / A.P.E.L
Import a maximum of 60 Credits
Total of 180 credits from MSc medical imaging portfolio of modules or other relevant modules within the School of Health Studies.
A.P.C.L / A.P.E.L
Import a maximum of 120 Credits
MSc Medical Imaging
PgCert. Image Reporting
(60 credits)
PgCert. Magnetic Resonance Imaging
(60 credits)
PgCert. Computed Tomography
(60 credits)
60 credits from MSc medical imaging portfolio of modules or other relevant modules from the Schools of Health
Studies CPD framework