Medical Imaging MSc

Advance your radiography career with MSc Medical Imaging. Choose a general degree or specialise in CT, MRI, AI or Ultrasound - the Ultrasound pathway also welcomes other registered healthcare professionals. Open to UK and international students.<br/><br/>The MSc Medical Imaging is designed for radiographers ready to progress into enhanced or advanced roles.<br/><br/>Industry-informed curriculum and research-rich learning will prepare you to integrate imaging technologies, influence policy, and deliver enhanced and advanced practice across Scotland, the UK, and global healthcare systems.<br/><br/>You can complete the MSc Medical Imaging as a general degree, or choose to specialise in one of four specialist pathways.<br/><br/>MSc Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography) Develop advanced CT expertise and critical decision-making skills.<br/>MSc Medical Imaging (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Gain in-depth knowledge of MRI principles and practice.<br/>MSc Medical Imaging (Artificial Intelligence) Lead innovation by integrating AI and digital health into imaging services.<br/>MSc Medical Imaging (Ultrasound) CASE-accredited pathway for those progressing into ultrasound roles; applicants must secure a clinical placement and qualified mentor (GCU does not provide placements).<br/>Whether you’re advancing your current role or entering a new career path, this degree opens doors to leadership, innovation and meaningful impact in healthcare.<br/><br/>Full-time study is available for UK and international applicants with at least two years of post-qualification experience, offering an intensive route to MSc completion in one year. Part-time study provides flexibility for UK-based professionals balancing work and study over three to five years. Please note that the ultrasound pathway is only available as a part-time study option.<br/><br/>Please note: Entry onto this MSc is for qualified radiographers. However, the ultrasound pathway is also open to other registered healthcare professionals entering sonography practice.<br/><br/>Why study Medical Imaging?<br/>Designed for qualified radiographers and healthcare professionals to progress to advanced or enhanced practice through flexible pathways in CT, MRI, Ultrasound and AI.<br/>This course offers flexible study options tailored to your clinical area, making it ideal for working healthcare professionals. Learning is delivered through a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars and hands-on simulation.<br/>State-of-the-art simulation facilities allow you to refine complex skills safely before applying them in clinical environments.<br/>Strong NHS and industry partnerships provide opportunities for service evaluation, leadership development, and research to transform imaging services.