Medical Ultrasound (Sonography)
University of Leeds
UCAS Code: B825 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
BBB including at least one science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics). Other science based subjects will be considered.
Access to HE Diploma
30 credits at level 3, which must be at distinction and include 15 credits from science subjects. We strongly advise you to contact the School to discuss the suitability of your chosen Access course. We consider Access Courses to be suitable for mature applicants (21 plus) who have been out of full-time education and have no previous access to higher education.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above (or 4 or above) required in Maths, English Language, and Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34 points overall, including 3 higher level subjects at minimum of grade 5, one of which must be a science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF): distinction/distinction/distinction and must contain at least one-third science content at distinction. Health and Social Care qualifications have insufficient science content and will only be considered with an additional science A level – Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics.
BB at Advanced Higher level and AABBB at Higher level. Or B at Advanced Higher level and AAABB at Higher level. For applicants without Advanced Highers, we require AABBBB at Higher level. Each of these options requires 1 science, from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics.
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About this course
Sonography is a crucial element of modern healthcare, and it provides a fast-paced and dynamic working environment. Our research-led Medical Ultrasound (Sonography) course will give you the skills required to work as a general sonographer in clinical practice, although you’ll develop skills for a career outside healthcare as well.
You’ll receive comprehensive training in both technical knowledge and professional skills, and gain an understanding of medical ultrasound’s scientific, technical and professional concepts. Our course has a strong focus on practical abilities, improving your motor skills and decision-making whilst helping you respond to the different needs of your patients.
Quality placement opportunities and diverse employment prospects make this course an ideal choice if you’re interested in pursuing this branch of medicine. It’s suitable for local, national and international applicants looking to become highly competent practitioners.
The University of Leeds currently delivers a well-established postgraduate Diagnostic Imaging (Medical Ultrasound) course with an excellent national reputation. This expertise in delivering postgraduate Medical Ultrasound education will be utilised when you study the BSc (Hons) Medical Ultrasound (Sonography) at Leeds.
- You will be introduced to clinical environments from the first semester of your course via the simulation suite and clinical skills room based at a local hospital.
- The clinical/theory ratio is approximately a 50:50 split, giving you considerable time on clinical placement.
- Clinical placements are undertaken within departments across the Yorkshire and Humber region and beyond in both small and large hospitals.
- You will undertake a research project in your final year to develop your evaluation skills and your ability to question practice.
- You will complete a portfolio using PebblePad each year to develop your reflective writing skills and prepare you for continuing professional development (CPD) when you are a fully qualified sonographer.
- Many of our students have presented their research at conferences or have published in professional journals supported by the teaching team.
- The core Medical Ultrasound teaching team are registered sonographers with decades of combined experience and expertise across a range of specialties, and many of them are Leeds graduates.
**Facilities**
We have a dedicated simulation suite on campus with the Worsley Building, as well as other facilities at a local Leeds hospital. Each houses various resources and pieces of ultrasound equipment, which our students can use to enhance their learning. Examples include:
- the ScanTrainer® simulation system
- six Bodyworks Eve simulation systems
- an ultrasound machine
- simulated patients
- a library of real clinical cases
**Accreditation**
This course is accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation for Sonographic Education (CASE).
Modules
Year 1
Your first year of study will introduce you to medical ultrasound, providing you with its most essential skills. These include hand-eye coordination, ultrasound technique and medical ultrasound pattern recognition. You’ll also develop an understanding of medical ultrasound’s basic physical principles.
Bodyworks Eve® simulations systems, the ScanTrainer® simulation system and other ultrasound equipment will be on hand to help with your training. Teamwork, communication and the principles of patient care will be developed at this time as well.
Year 2
Your second year will build upon your existing skills to further develop your understanding of medical ultrasound. You’ll undertake a variety of ultrasound examinations in obstetric and gynaecological contexts, as well as more general medical situations.
Other areas of study include imaging techniques that complement medical ultrasound (like projection radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging) and learning how we combine imaging techniques to help us in diagnosis. Your understanding of ultrasound’s physical principles and your teamwork, communication and patient care skills will also receive a boost.
Year 3
The third year of the course will explore medical ultrasound’s more challenging and specialist aspects. You’ll learn how to evaluate and adapt ultrasound technique to help you with diagnosis, and you’ll develop a greater degree of independence and professional responsibility. You’ll also prepare for graduation and voluntary registration at this point.
Assessment methods
We use a range of assessment methods on this course, which provide you with multiple ways to show off your knowledge and skills. Each method is designed to be fair and inclusive, allowing you to demonstrate what you’re capable of and take your strengths into account.
In each assessment you’ll need to demonstrate the knowledge and application of standard concepts, as well as your emerging skills. You’ll also need to show you can conduct independent, in-depth enquiry and demonstrate some creativity. Evaluating and criticising received opinion is another essential skill in this course.
The Uni
University of Leeds
Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM)
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