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MSc Medical Imaging

Please note: The below is for 2025 entries. Click here for 2024 entries.
UCAS code 1234
Duration 1 year full time
3 years part time
Entry year September 2025
Campus St Luke's Campus
Discipline Healthcare and Medicine
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2:2 in BSc or MSci Diagnostic Radiography.

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Overview

  • Further your knowledge and expertise in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and/or Computed Tomography (CT) while working towards one or more of the pillars of Advanced Practice
  • Developed in collaboration with local NHS trust to meet healthcare workforce needs as demands for cross-sectional imaging and advanced level practice increase
  • Join our vibrant community and study alongside colleagues from different backgrounds providing diverse perspectives
  • Develop strong research skills, ideal for those wishing to pursue future PhD study or research careers

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Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

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Contact

Programme Directors: Sue McAnulla

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Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72

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Top 3 in the UK for Radiography

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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Top 10 in the UK for Medical Technology

9th in the Complete University Guide 2025

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Flexible study options

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Top 3 in the UK for Radiography

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Top 10 icon

Top 10 in the UK for Medical Technology

9th in the Complete University Guide 2025

Thinking icon: a cog inside a human head

Flexible study options

Entry requirements

2:2 in BSc or MSci Diagnostic Radiography.

Accreditation of prior learning for Masters courses in Healthcare and Medicine

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) is a process whereby students, who have already gained relevant skills and knowledge prior to the start of their course, may be granted a partial credit exemption from their programme instead of unnecessarily repeating work. Find out more about APL

Entry requirements for international students

Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

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Entry requirements for international students

English language requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Course content

Our MSc in Medical Imaging provides a comprehensive grounding in Computed Tomography (CT) and / or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), equipping you to practice in a rapidly evolving field. Our range of modules encompass theory, clinical applications and how theory is applied to practice. One module will encompass evidence-based practice and enable you to undertake a research, audit, or service evaluation project.

You can choose optional modules from our wider postgraduate portfolio, including leadership, clinical education, and research. At least 50% of your credits must come from Medical Imaging specific modules (identified with the prefix PAMM below). These are co-taught with radiography learners from different programmes. Other modules (in Clinical Education, Management and Leadership and Research) are taught to multi-professional cohorts enabling you to benefit from elements of interprofessional learning. 

180 credits in total, 120 credits compulsory modules, 60 credits optional modules

Compulsory modules

CodeModule Credits
PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT 15
PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI 15
PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications 30
PAMM118 MRI: Theory and Applications 30
PAMM121 Applying Research to Practice for Radiographers (M) 30

Optional modules

Specialisms:

To be eligible to graduate with one of the following adjourned awards, students must select the following modules:

 

Medical Imaging with Clinical Education

Students must select two or more modules from the following: HPDM103, HPDM104, HPDM105, HPDM142

 

Medical Imaging with Leadership and Management

Students must select two or more modules from HPDM080, HPDM081, HPDM059 and BEMM388

 

Medical Imaging with Research

Students must select two or more modules from the following: HPDM092, HPDM093, HPDM054Z

CodeModule Credits
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM103 Teaching Practitioner 15
HPDM104 Assessing Learning 15
HPDM142 Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM080 Leadership in Healthcare 15
HPDM059 Leading Change in Health Services 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15
HPDM054Z Statistics as Applied To Health 15
HPDM093 Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice 15
BEMM388 People Management 15

Year 1

45 or more credits from PAMM modules, 60 credits in total

Optional modules

Please note:

PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications and PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT are co-requisites and must be studied simultaneously.

PAMM118 MRI Theory and Applications and PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI are co-requisites and must be studied simultaneously.

CodeModule Credits
PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT 15
PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI 15
PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications 30
PAMM118 MRI: Theory and Applications 30
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15

Year 2

30 or more credits from PAMM modules, 60 credits in total

Optional modules

Please note: PAM115 and PAM117 are pre-requisite for PAMM119.

PAMM116 and PAMM118 are pre-requisite for PAMM120Z (pre-requisites have been indicated in the module descriptors).

CodeModule Credits
PAMM119 CT: Integrated Theory and Practice 30
PAMM120Z MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice 30
PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT 15
PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI 15
PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications 30
PAMM118 MRI: Theory and Applications 30
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM103 Teaching Practitioner 15
HPDM104 Assessing Learning 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM080 Leadership in Healthcare 15
HPDM059 Leading Change in Health Services 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15
HPDM054Z Statistics as Applied To Health 15
HPDM093 Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice 15
BEMM388 People Management 15

Year 3

30 or more credits from PAMM modules, 60 credits in total

Optional modules

CodeModule Credits
PAMM119 CT: Integrated Theory and Practice 30
PAMM120Z MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice 30
PAMM121 Applying Research to Practice for Radiographers (M) 30
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM103 Teaching Practitioner 15
HPDM104 Assessing Learning 15
HPDM142 Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM080 Leadership in Healthcare 15
HPDM059 Leading Change in Health Services 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15
HPDM054Z Statistics as Applied To Health 15
HPDM093 Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice 15
BEMM388 People Management 15

Year 1

45 or more credits from PAMM modules, 60 credits in total

Optional modules

Please note: PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications and PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT are co-requisites and must be studied simultaneously.
PAMM118 MRI Theory and Applications and PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI are co-requisites and must be studied simultaneously.

CodeModule Credits
PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT 15
PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI 15
PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications 30
PAMM118 MRI: Theory and Applications 30
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15

Year 2

30 or more credits from PAMM modules, 60 credits in total

Optional modules

Please note: PAM115 and PAM117 are pre-requisite for PAMM119.

PAMM116 and PAMM118 are pre-requisite for PAMM120Z (pre-requisites have been indicated in the module descriptors).

CodeModule Credits
PAMM119 CT: Integrated Theory and Practice 30
PAMM120Z MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice 30
PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT 15
PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI 15
PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications 30
PAMM118 MRI: Theory and Applications 30
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM103 Teaching Practitioner 15
HPDM104 Assessing Learning 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM080 Leadership in Healthcare 15
HPDM059 Leading Change in Health Services 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15
HPDM054Z Statistics as Applied To Health 15
HPDM093 Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice 15
BEMM388 People Management 15

45 or more credits from PAMM modules, 60 credits in total

Optional modules

Please note: PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications and PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT are co-requisites and must be studied simultaneously.
PAMM118 MRI Theory and Applications and PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI are co-requisites and must be studied simultaneously.

CodeModule Credits
PAMM115 Scientific Principles of CT 15
PAMM116 Scientific Principles of MRI 15
PAMM117 CT Theory and Applications 30
PAMM118 MRI: Theory and Applications 30
HPDM105 Education Essentials 15
HPDM081 Management in Healthcare 15
HPDM092 Fundamentals of Research Design 15

Fees

2025/26 entry

UK fees per year: 

  • MSc: £12,100 full time; £6,100 part-time
  • PGDip: £8,100 part-time
  • PGCert: £4050 part-time

International fees per year:

  • MSc: £28,600 full-time; £14,300 part-time
  • PGDip: £19,100 part-time
  • PGCert: £9550 part-time

Funding

NHSE funding assistance for radiographers working in the south-west of England may be available.  

Scholarships

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.

Teaching and research

Learning and teaching

Your learning is through lectures, tutorials and seminars. We are strongly committed to offering high levels of student support. You will have a Personal Tutor at the University who will offer both personal and academic support.

Research-led teaching

We believe every student benefits from being part of a research-led culture and being taught by experts – you will discuss the very latest ideas in seminars and tutorials and become actively involved in research yourself. Research plays an important part in developing patient care and radiography as a whole for the future. You will be taught by staff who are at the cutting edge of their research areas which ensures you receive the most up-to-date knowledge. 

20 years of Medical Imaging excellence

Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter is celebrating 20 years of teaching and research excellence, training much-needed radiographers for the NHS and beyond.

Since the programme was launched in 2004 to help address a national shortage of radiographers, Medical Imaging has trained more than 1,000 radiographers, with active student placements in ten NHS trusts across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset.

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Careers

A student graduating from the University of Exeter.

The rapid growth of community diagnostic centres, specialising in cross-sectional imaging, demands radiographers with advanced skills and knowledge. While undergraduate programmes provide a solid foundation, they may not fully equip graduates for the increasing complexity of modern imaging departments.

Developed in collaboration with local NHS services to fill a specific workforce need for increased specialist skills and leadership, our MSc in Medical Imaging offers the perfect solution. This programme empowers you with the expertise to excel in cross-sectional imaging, coupled with opportunities to develop leadership, research, and clinical education skills. Whether you're an international student or a UK-based professional, this program will elevate your career and prepare you for a future in healthcare innovation.

Radiographers trained in the UK are recognised as being among the best in the world and the health providers of many countries recruit in the UK. 

Further information on Diagnostic Radiography careers can be found at:

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