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Medical Ultrasound

University of Derby
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Derby, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Medical Ultrasound at University of Derby is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Medical Ultrasound programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Location: Buxton, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Medical Ultrasound programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Obstetric Ultrasound (40 credits)
  2. Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy Assessment (20 credits)
  3. Gynaecology Ultrasound (20 credits)
  4. General Medical Ultrasound (40 credits)
  5. Vascular Ultrasound (40 credits)
  6. Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 1 (20 credits)
  7. Negotiated Musculoskeletal Ultrasound 2 (20 credits)
  8. Focused Specialist Ultrasound Practice 1 (20 credits)
  9. Focused Specialist Ultrasound Practice 2 (20 credits)
  10. Advancing Practice (20 credits)
  11. Advancing Communication Skills (20 credits)
  12. Advanced Technology (20 credits)
  13. Research Skills for Evidence Based Practice (20 credits)
  14. Research Methodologies - Application to Advanced Practice (20 credits)
  15. Work Based Learning - Negotiated (20 credits).

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Normally, you must:
  • hold a science OR health related degree at 2:1 or above
  • have English language skills equivalent to IELTS level 7

However, if you don’t hold a 2:1 degree, but you do possess relevant experience, are highly motivated and possess the attributes and values we look for in a health care professional such as care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, commitment, respect, empathy, honesty, self-awareness, integrity and cultural awareness, please get in touch.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Please contact the university for application deadline information.

About University of Derby

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University of Derby

Derby, United Kingdom

TheUniversity of Derby, formerly known asDerby College, is apublic universityin the city ofDerby, England.It traces its history back to the establishment of the Derby Diocesan Institution for the...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months