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Following the British Society of Echocardiography syllabus, this Cardiac Ultrasound course meets the practical, theoretical and technical demands of a specialised career in healthcare.
Why study the MSc/PGDip/PGCert Cardiac Ultrasound at Middlesex University?
Taught by industry recognised experts, this course provides a solid grounding in research methodologies, experimental design and statistics — delivering all the transferable skills required for a career executing specialist cardiac ultrasound procedures. Following the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) syllabus, you will be equipped with the advanced theory and practice of cardiac ultrasound and signal processing.
With a significant leaderships and management component, the course teaches the management, legal and ethical concepts required of leadership positions. Our specialist laboratory, run by experienced practitioners, also houses a wide range of diagnostic equipment that you can access not only during classes, but also for independent study and research.
This course is designed for healthcare practitioners, including sonographers and physiologists, already working in the field of cardiac ultrasound. However, it is also suitable for graduates, who are interested in a research or an academic career, and will provide you with the knowledge and skills required for further study at doctoral level.
Course highlights
Opportunity to gain expert understanding of the latest scientific laboratory equipment including use of the clinical skills laboratory and echocardiographic machines
Industry-experienced tutors that are hands-on and supportive — all our teaching staff are involved in research and many are pioneers in their own field
Work-based experience that can contribute towards the award
Suitable preparation for the national examinations in echocardiography
Free electronic textbook for every module.
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Modules
Advanced Signal Processing (15 credits) - Compulsory
Biomedical Ethics and Law (15 credits) - Compulsory
Cardiac Ultrasound Practice (15 credits) - Compulsory
Cardiac Ultrasound Theory (15 credits) - Compulsory
Experimental Design and Statistics (15 credits) - Compulsory
Leadership and Management (15 credits) - Compulsory
Research Project (60 credits) - Compulsory
Clinical Practice (30 credits) - Optional
Advanced Clinical Skills (30 credits) - Optional
This course is designed for healthcare practitioners, including physicians, nurses and physiologists, already working in the field of cardiopulmonary ultrasound.
Graduates of this master’s degree will be qualified to work as specialised cardiac physiologists or other healthcare professionals in the NHS or aboard.
The course is also suitable for graduates, who are interested in a research or an academic career — providing the knowledge and skills required for further study at doctoral level.
Graduates can progress into careers in organisations such as:
NHS
General Electric Co
Johnson & Johnson
Siemens
Medtronic
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
