Mammography – (M.Sc.)

THIS PART-TIME COURSE HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A COHERENT PROGRAMME OF EDUCATION FOR RADIOGRAPHERS IN EITHER THE SCREENING OR SYMPTOMATIC BREAST IMAGING SERVICE.

This course will focus on the evaluation of healthcare provision enabling both skills and theory to be integrated within clinical practice while strengthening the ability to contribute effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Issues at the cutting edge of theory and research in mammography will be critically examined to enable you to focus, extend, develop and strengthen skills in mammography to a level of advanced professional competence.

Delivery will be by scheduled block attendance and distance learning. By following the PgCert route, you will study two academic and two work-based learning modules, which although inter-linked are distinct in their content and methods of teaching and assessment. Radiographers who already possess 'The Certificate of Competence' can apply for an exemption from the work-based learning modules. The work-based learning element is structured to promote the development of advanced-level operational skills and critical and reflective thinking in clinical practice. It will focus on the ability to undertake independent learning and to become a critically reflective practitioner. The PgDip course permits a variety of modules and will involve both attendance and distance learning. You are able to follow a pathway within mammography that will lead to either advancement in specialist clinical skills, education and training or health-care management.

Careers

This course is part of continuing professional development and is designed to improve the delivery of the breast care service. Gaining this qualification may enhance your career prospects within the profession of radiography.