BSc (Hons) Medical Ultrasound (Sonography) Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

This inter-professional module seeks to introduce you to the healthcare setting. The module focuses on the role you will have as a healthcare professional, both as an individual and as a member of the team. This will allow you to begin to establish your contribution within the healthcare setting, with a particular focus on patient care.

This module will cover the underlying principles of biological systems that can be related to the ultrasound-specific modules.

This module covers the fundamental physical processes involved in ultrasound production. You'll receive a wide knowledge base of the scientific principles of medical ultrasound, which connect to how we produce, record and display ultrasound images. You'll also be taught how to use ultrasound technology safely.

This module will show you how to use ultrasound equipment, phantoms and simulation equipment, and examine patients in a clinical setting. It will also show you how to integrate your theoretical knowledge with practical skills. You will have opportunity to gain hands-on experience, to practice your ultrasound technique and to put your anatomical knowledge and communication skills to good use. You will start to develop your teamwork and clinical reasoning skills. This module includes 4 blocks of t

This module will introduce you to concepts associated with the complex communications skills required by sonographers in practice. It'll utilise the INDIRA Consensus (ASCKS) Guidelines on communicating unexpected news via ultrasound and the INDIRA coach method. This will help you to develop important qualities such as resilience and adaptability.

This module introduces you to image interpretation, by teaching you how the fetus and organs develop. It provides the fundamental concepts on which you'll develop their skills in more complex areas throughout the course, allowing you to develop your knowledge, understanding and analytical skills.

At this stage you'll build an understanding of how clinical practice is informed by evidence, and start to gain the knowledge and methods used to appraise both practice and published work. The module will introduce you to the skills you need to carry out research effectively including how to formulate research questions, gather information from a range of sources, make judgements on the quality of data gathered and draw conclusions.

This module delves into the scientific principles underpinning the production, recording, transmission and display of medical images, and the safe operation of ultrasonic technology. The knowledge gained in this module is a key part of safe clinical practice.

This module delivers 18 weeks of simulated and in-placement practical experience. You'll continue to develop clinical ultrasound and communication skills, as well as developing your teamwork and clinical reasoning skills.

The module covers the normal anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body's systems, linked to the ultrasound appearances and their relevance to clinical practice. The module combines anatomy and physiology with cross-sectional imaging, and is intended to reinforce the clinical applications of ultrasound technology.

This module will help you to understand the pathophysiology and genetics and link to the ultrasound appearances. In addition to learning about these fundamental concepts you'll further expand your knowledge, understanding and analytical abilities.

This module allows you to apply your knowledge and develop your skills for using ultrasound in obstetric, gynaecological and general medical scenarios in clinical practice. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team within a broader healthcare organisation, and you'll make decisions and be accountable for them. This will help you transition from being a student to being a healthcare professional.

Here you'll learn specialist ultrasound scientific knowledge, which you will need for use in many different clinical settings. You'll use the knowledge gained here to practice safely in clinical practice.

This module shares theoretical knowledge relating to using ultrasound to detect abnormalities in obstetric, gynaecological and more general medical ultrasound clinical situations. You'll also explore patient management at this time.

In this module you'll carry out one of several different types of research project, such as clinical audit or systematic review, using the research education gained whilst on the course. You may also be able to conduct original research. You'll be given a named supervisor to support you in your efforts.