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PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Mammographic Studies

Location
Southwark and King’s College Hospital

Duration
Variable according to route

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
October and May

Number of places
25

Simple timetable info
Normally day release

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
3233

Course contacts
Kevin Jones
Postgraduate Administrator
jonesko@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8443

Katie Pyne
Lecturer Practitioner
pynekj@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8366

Course units

– Mammography Theory

– Mammography Practice

– Mammography Image Interpretation (double credits)

Students may select from other units available in the scheme to identify a route to award. For example:

– Professional Development through Contract Learning

– Specialist Skills Development: Work-based Learning (in the area of choice)

– Leadership Skills for Allied Health Professionals

– Understanding Cancer Care and Management for Allied Health Professionals

– An Introduction to Counselling Skills for Health

Care Professionals

– Practice Educators Course

– Intravenous Administration of Pharmaceutical

Substances for Diagnostic or Therapeutic

Purposes

– Understanding Research and Evidencebased

Practice

– Preparation for Dissertation

– Research Dissertation


Course description

This course is provided through a partnership between LSBU and King’s College Hospital National Breast Screening Training Centre. The Mammographic Studies Programme is designed to address the increasingly specialised needs of radiographers for education to underpin professional practice in breast diagnosis. The programme includes provision for developing a high standard of mammography skills, but also caters for those wishing to move into advanced and consultant practice to meet the evolving requirements of breast screening and diagnostic services

Work-based learning

A major feature of this programme is the option for you to pursue specific knowledge and skills development in your area of practice through the use of work-based learning e.g. breast ultrasound, breast biopsy.

Career opportunities

Requirements in respect of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) linked to professional regulation and Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) requirements, means that flexible and responsive education and training provision is increasingly important to practitioners and their managers. This programme will assist in developing your career options as a practitioner, or into specialist, advanced and consultant practice, research or management areas.

Typical background of applicant

You will normally be a registered radiographer, with a relevant professional qualification, or in possession of a first degree in a science, biomedical or health and social care subject.

Professional contacts/industry links

Approved by the College of Radiographers.