A major provider of postgraduate education in the field
Our Division of Dietetics, Nutrition, Biological Sciences, Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Radiography (DNBSPPR) has extensive knowledge and skills in allied health professional education as well as in public health, community and voluntary sectors.
Our proximity to Edinburgh city centre positions us close to many of the leading players in both national and local government, as well as many large hospitals, companies, research laboratories and government offices. The links to our hospital, private practice and third sector partners across Scotland are essential to ensure that our students have access to the high-quality placement experiences that are at the core of their training with us.
Many of our courses reflect the fact that QMU is a major player in postgraduate education and staff have very close links with the professions across Scotland, for example, opportunities to work in Scotland’s cancer centres, or to work with students from another Scottish university or one elsewhere in the UK.
If you already hold a degree and are considering a career change into a rewarding healthcare profession with strong employment prospects, this MSc in Diagnostic Radiography (Pre-Registration) offers an accelerated route to qualification in two years. Graduates of the course are eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work as diagnostic radiographers.
Are you a registered practitioner working in the field of medical imaging and want to advance your practice? This part-time online course aims to facilitate the development of knowledge and practical skills that underpin advancing practice in medical imaging. The learner-centred approach enables you to tailor your learning to your interests, requirements and aspirations.
This course is designed for registered diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers working in breast imaging services who wish to train as mammographers and further develop advanced clinical skills.
Students are at the core of our priorities, and we aim to enrich the learning, teaching and the overall academic experience for you.
We appreciate that postgraduate students come to us with a whole host of skills, experiences and knowledge that they have acquired from a previous undergraduate degree or work experience. We anticipate students will draw on this to enhance both their own learning and that of fellow students. The student is placed at the centre of the learning process and, with guidance and the use of learning contracts, is expected to take overall responsibility for their learning. These strategies will emphasise the development of critical, innovative and creative ways of thinking.
We attract students from across the globe, which facilitates wide-ranging discussion of health-related issues. Our courses are reviewed regularly, and staff ensure that they take cognisance of developments in practice, UK and wider healthcare policies to ensure that courses are fit for purpose.
All students have the opportunity to undertake an independent piece of research, with staff supervision, as the culmination of their studies. Preregistration students typically select a practice-based study that often fits the research programme of a member of staff. Post-registration students typically develop a study pertinent to their own clinical practice and work setting. A number of our students have gone on to present their dissertation work at national and international conferences.
The majority of QMU staff are registered with the HCPC, while other colleagues are registered with professional and scientific bodies, and all the staff in the Division have extensive experience and expertise in their discipline and in health. Additionally, many staff members are active in research. A number of staff are active in professional and policy matters at both a local and national level and some staff are also practising clinicians.
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