STUDY
Postgraduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September 2025 |
| Duration: | Part-time one year |
| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent A minimum of one year as a registered practitioner |
| Institution code: | S82 |
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| UCAS code: | N/A |
| Start date: | September 2025 |
| Duration: | Part-time one year |
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| Location: | Ipswich |
| Typical Offer: | BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent A minimum of one year as a registered practitioner |
Overview
This course will allow you to develop your theoretical knowledge and your clinical experience and apply these to current practice. This will support the development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging services within your department and equip you with skills and knowledge to evidence your role as an advanced practitioner in MRI.
This course has been designed to support the advancing practice of radiographers in the field of MRI. Between January 2022 and January 2023, 43.3 million diagnostic imaging examinations took place in England alone, of which 3.9 million were MRI scans. With this expected to continually increase year on year.
The NHS Long-Term Plan (2019) acknowledged that imaging services have been under extreme pressure for some time and as a result, it recommended the implementation of Imaging Networks by 2023. In the same year, there was also a Manifesto pledge made by the Prime Minister in which the government committed to replace all MRI, Computed Tomography (CT) and Mammography equipment over the next ten years. This was reinforced by the need to increase the number of scanners (both MRI and CT) per head of population in the Richard’s Review (2020). This led to the investment of three Diagnostic Assessment Centres in Norfolk and Waveney. In order that these dedicated imaging centres are effectively staffed, there needs to be a radical workforce design and numbers of radiographers specialising in these imaging modalities needs to be increased.
This is a new course provision which will support the development of current practitioners in the specialism of MRI. It will enable radiographers to develop their theoretical knowledge and skills in this area of imaging and to develop service improvement within their workplace.
Further information about the University's relationship with the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) is available in the PSRB register.
Course Modules
Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
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This module will enhance students’ overall understanding the technical aspects of MRI scanning. It will provide students with a firm theoretical grounding of the physics principles, clinical application, and technical innovation. The purpose of this module is to equip the students with skills and knowledge to underpin and influence their practice.
Students will learn about the range of MRI techniques which are used to diagnose conditions and trauma. Students will be required to complete a portfolio to evidence their clinical competence in MRI and will be given the opportunity to reflect on their practice.
During this module, students will acquire the skills set to develop and manage a MRI service. The student will critically explore a range of service models, develop service standards and design clinical protocols to ensure best practice.
The student will also critically examine the NHS quality assurance mechanisms and evaluate their effectiveness in monitoring a MRI service. As part of this module, the students will develop a range of skills needed to lead and manage a MRI service and understand the importance of effective interprofessional communication and teamwork.
Course Modules
Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.
This module will enhance students’ overall understanding the technical aspects of MRI scanning. It will provide students with a firm theoretical grounding of the physics principles, clinical application, and technical innovation. The purpose of this module is to equip the students with skills and knowledge to underpin and influence their practice.
Students will learn about the range of MRI techniques which are used to diagnose conditions and trauma. Students will be required to complete a portfolio to evidence their clinical competence in MRI and will be given the opportunity to reflect on their practice.
During this module, students will acquire the skills set to develop and manage a MRI service. The student will critically explore a range of service models, develop service standards and design clinical protocols to ensure best practice.
The student will also critically examine the NHS quality assurance mechanisms and evaluate their effectiveness in monitoring a MRI service. As part of this module, the students will develop a range of skills needed to lead and manage a MRI service and understand the importance of effective interprofessional communication and teamwork.
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WHY SUFFOLK
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Career Opportunities
All students will already hold posts across the healthcare sector, nonetheless completion of this programme will enable students to progress into advanced practitioner/lead roles within radiography Students completing the programme will be encouraged to apply for Advanced Practitioner Accreditation with the Society and College of Radiographers and health Education England.
Your Course Team
Imogen Diggens
Imogen is a Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography.
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Jo Shuttlewood-Limb
Jo is Lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography and previously worked at a specialist Neurological Centre of Excellence specialising in Neuroradiography.
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Professor Ruth Strudwick
Ruth is Head of Allied Health Professions and Associate Professor in Diagnostic Radiography.
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Facilities and Resources
Whatever you choose to study, you will learn in state-of-the-art surroundings. We have invested across the University to create an environment showcasing the latest teaching facilities enabling you to achieve great things.
Every teaching room has state-of-the-art AV equipment enhancing students learning experience and spread across the open study areas there are approximately 50 iMacs. The dual function technology allows students to choose between Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac software, allowing students to utilise the technology that best supports their chosen field of study.
The Waterfront Building supports flexible learning with open study on all floors, where students can access networked computers.
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This course has been designed to support the advancing practice of radiographers in the field of Computed Tomography (CT).
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