MRI

The next MRI programme starts with a study block for HMSR7010, MR Practice I, 21 - 25 October 2014

Why study with us?

We have an international reputation for excellence in medical imaging and this course develops competence in practice alongside critical skills in evaluating practical applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

The Magnetic Resonance (MR) course is well established and has been revalidated for the 2012/3 academic year. The award will demonstrate academic ability in this important area of medical imaging, together with clinical proficiency.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to?

A masters level qualification in MR is becoming a requirement in many departments. Students on the programme are usually employed as diagnostic radiographers, and many are selected by their employer to undertake an MR qualification. This programme enhances employability as an MRI radiographer, increasing the opportunities available to radiographers within the NHS or private sector.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Recently, our NHS related provision underwent a major review by the Quality Assurance Agency and we achieved the highest possible rating.

Entry requirements

1st or 2nd class honours degree

Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via APL procedures

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 120 credits Selection criteria

You will need to have at least 12 months equivalent full time post registration clinical experience and will need to demonstrate that you will be able to work in a MR department for a minimum of 2.5 days per week. You will also need to provide one reference in support of your application.

Before being accepted onto the course, all applicants will be interviewed, usually by telephone. Interviewers from the radiography team will, amongst other attributes, be looking for a commitment to MRI, an understanding of content and standard of the course, and interpersonal skills.

Students need a mentor who will be trained by the University e.g. a radiographer who is senior to the student. Alternatively, other professionals e.g. physicists or radiologists can be considered for this role.

Modules

Modules (all modules are 20 credits unless otherwise stated):

• HMSR7010 - Magnetic Resonance Practice 1
• HMSR7020 - Magnetic Resonance Practice 2
• HMSR7030 - Magnetic Resonance Practice 3

Students exiting at this point with 60 credits would receive a PgCert Medical Imaging (MRI)

• HMSR7040 - Advanced Clinical Practice in Magnetic Resonance
• HMSR7050 - Managing a Magnetic Resonance Facility
• HMSA7001 - Independent Study
• HMSA7002 - Independent Study (40 credits)
• FHWG700 - Research Methods (20 credits)

Students exiting at this point with 120 credits would receive a PgDip Medical Imaging (MRI)

Course summary

The overall learning outcome of the programme is that successful students will be able to demonstrate mastery in judgement and problem solving skills necessary to produce the highest quality diagnostic medical images using a variety of magnetic resonance technology systems.