MSc Diagnostic Imaging (Medical Ultrasound)

Year 1

Learning outcomes

o demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and clinical mastery of equipment & examination techniques across a broad range of Medical Ultrasound practices;
o demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of underpinning scientific, technical and professional principles and concepts informed by knowledge at the forefront of advanced/consultant practice in Medical Ultrasound
o critically appraise the need for imaging and image-guided investigations and procedures by synthesising clinical and other relevant information to inform Medical Ultrasound decision making;
o apply in-depth specialist scientific, technical and professional knowledge, sophisticated psycho-motor skills and critical judgement and decision making behaviours to the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of Medical Ultrasound 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 Medical Ultrasound and image-guided examinations to standards that meet service and user / carer expectations;
o critically evaluate Medical Ultrasound examinations for technical and diagnostic quality;
o critically reflect on professional and social learning relationships within multidisciplinary clinical teams;
o critically and creatively evaluate current issues and research related to Medical Ultrasound practice and its role in the diagnosis and management of disease;
o demonstrate specialist in-depth knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of techniques applicable to research and advanced scholarship in Medical Ultrasound.
o formulate ideas and hypotheses to address clinical or professional problems; develop, implement and execute plans by which to investigate these using research, service evaluation or practice development methodologies;
o collect, analyse and synthesise original data in a manner that adheres to high standards of research ethics and governance;
o make and disseminate a contribution to evidence based imaging practice;
o exhibit mastery in the exercise of personal and professional intellectual abilities

Transferable (key) skills

o demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and clinical mastery of equipment & examination techniques across a broad range of Medical Ultrasound practices;
o demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of underpinning scientific, technical and professional principles and concepts informed by knowledge at the forefront of advanced/consultant practice in Medical Ultrasound
o critically appraise the need for imaging and image-guided investigations and procedures by synthesising clinical and other relevant information to inform Medical Ultrasound decision making;
o apply in-depth specialist scientific, technical and professional knowledge, sophisticated psycho-motor skills and critical judgement and decision making behaviours to the acquisition, interpretation and reporting of Medical Ultrasound 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 Medical Ultrasound and image-guided examinations to standards that meet service and user / carer expectations;
o critically evaluate Medical Ultrasound examinations for technical and diagnostic quality;
o critically reflect on professional and social learning relationships within multidisciplinary clinical teams;
o critically and creatively evaluate current issues and research related to Medical Ultrasound practice and its role in the diagnosis and management of disease;
o demonstrate specialist in-depth knowledge and a sophisticated understanding of techniques applicable to research and advanced scholarship in Medical Ultrasound.
o formulate ideas and hypotheses to address clinical or professional problems; develop, implement and execute plans by which to investigate these using research, service evaluation or practice development methodologies;
o collect, analyse and synthesise original data in a manner that adheres to high standards of research ethics and governance;
o make and disseminate a contribution to evidence based imaging practice;
o exhibit mastery in the exercise of personal and professional intellectual abilities

Assessment

o Written unseen or open book exams/practical reports/case reports/dissertations/essays/clinical assessment