MSc Diagnostic Imaging (Breast Imaging)(No longer recruiting from 2023/24)

Year 2

Learning outcomes

o demonstrate in-depth, extended, specialist knowledge of equipment and techniques relevant to a broad range of advanced practice;
o demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of underpinning scientific, technical and professional principles/concepts informed by knowledge at the forefront of advanced practice in Breast Imaging;
o critically appraise the need for imaging and image-guided investigations and procedures by synthesising clinical and other relevant information to inform decision making;
o apply in-depth specialist scientific, technical and professional knowledge, sophisticated psycho-motor skills and critical judgement and decision making behaviours related to the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of Breast Imaging examinations to standards that meet national and local quality criteria;
o critically appraise and respond to each individual’s physical and psycho-social needs whilst undertaking image-guided investigations to standards that meet service and user / carer expectations;
o critically evaluate diagnostic imaging examinations for technical and diagnostic quality;
o take a proactive role in the development of Medical Ultrasound practice and critically reflect on professional and social learning relationships within multidisciplinary clinical teams;
o critically evaluate current issues and research related to Breast Imaging practice and its role in the diagnosis and management of disease;
o demonstrate a specialist in-depth understanding of techniques applicable to enquiry based scholarship within the context of Breast Imaging.

Transferable (key) skills

o The programme delivers a high quality, research-led educational experience in order to develop highly competent practitioners who contribute positively across a wide range of healthcare service provision.
o On completion of this programme the student will have in depth specialist clinical and scientific knowledge related to a range of applications and an understanding of the evidence and research base of the discipline.
o The student broadens and extends their specialist clinical expertise with further practical experience and additional underpinning in-depth theoretical knowledge in Breast Imaging.

Assessment

o The assessment methods have been carefully chosen to develop the skills that imaging students will utilise in specialist and/or advanced clinical practice in Breast Imaging.
o Written unseen or open book exams/practical reports/case reports/presentations/essays
o The assessment of competence to practice is via an observed clinical session, performance audit or by portfolio, depending on the module