PgCert Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

The PgCert Musculoskeletal Ultrasound course at Brunel University London is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to perform musculoskeletal ultrasound examinations. The course covers all aspects of musculoskeletal ultrasound, including anatomy, physics, and imaging techniques. Students will learn how to operate and maintain ultrasound equipment, as well as interpret and report on images. The course is delivered by experienced lecturers and clinicians who are experts in their field, providing students with the highest quality education. Our graduates are highly sought after and go on to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Additional Information

The PgCert Musculoskeletal Ultrasound course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to develop their skills in musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. The course is suitable for doctors, radiographers, physiotherapists, and other healthcare professionals who are interested in this field. The course is delivered over 6 months and consists of online lectures, practical workshops, and clinical placements. Students will have access to state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment and software throughout the course.

Brunel University London: Leading the Way in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education

Brunel University London is one of the leading universities for musculoskeletal ultrasound education in the UK. Our faculty members are experts in their field and have extensive experience in teaching and clinical practice. The university has a strong reputation for providing high-quality education and research opportunities, and our graduates are highly sought after by employers. Additionally, Brunel University London is located in West London, which provides easy access to a variety of healthcare settings for clinical placements.

Diagnostic ultrasound is a rapidly developing area within musculoskeletal medicine with a number of allied health and medical professions utilizing musculoskeletal ultrasound in their clinical practice. Whether working within the NHS, private practice, or elite sports, if you'd like to add the skills of diagnostic ultrasound assessment to your already established musculoskeletal assessment and treatment skills, the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound PgCert is the course for you. Equally, if you're a radiologist or sonographer who wishes to expand their knowledge and skills of musculoskeletal scanning, this course provides the ideal training and support to help you achieve your goal. You'll be taught by full-time clinicians working in the NHS and private sectors, in both points of care and radiology roles. This offers you an exciting combination of clinical expertise, bridging the different clinical domains where musculoskeletal ultrasound is used. You'll not only learn the core skill of musculoskeletal ultrasound image generation, interpretation, and reporting but gain strong emphasis on clinical relevance, clinical reasoning and learn the impact this can have on patient care.

A UK 2:1 honors degree, or equivalent internationally recognized qualification in Health Care related subject that is registered with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC) or General Medical Council (GMC). After you apply email the Admissions Office with your HCPC or GMC registration number. We need this to assess your application.