UCAS code | 1234 |
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Duration | 1 year full time 3 years part time |
Entry year | September 2025 |
Campus | St Luke's Campus |
Discipline | Healthcare and Medicine |
Contact |
Typical offer | 2:2 in BSc or MSci Diagnostic Radiography. |
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Duration | 2 years part time |
Entry year | September 2025 |
Campus | St Luke's Campus |
Discipline | Healthcare and Medicine |
Contact |
Typical offer | 2:2 in BSc or MSci Diagnostic Radiography. |
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UCAS code | |
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Duration | 1 year part time |
Entry year | September 2025 |
Campus | St Luke's Campus |
Discipline | Healthcare and Medicine |
Contact |
Typical offer | 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
Top 3 in the UK for Radiography
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Top 10 in the UK for Medical Technology
9th in the Complete University Guide 2026
Flexible study options
Top 2 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in all 7 themes
National Student Survey 2024: Medical Imaging
Top 3 in the UK for Radiography
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Top 10 in the UK for Medical Technology
9th in the Complete University Guide 2026
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
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
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.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Stage 1: 180 credits in total, 15 credits compulsory modules, 165 credits optional modules (meeting the requirements specified).
Compulsory modules
Students must study at least 45 credits to include either the CT modules (PAMM115 and PAMM117) and/or the MRI modules (PAMM116 and PAMM118).
Students must also undertake a research project module, either PAMM121 or HPDM148.
Code | Module | Credits |
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HPDM092 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 |
Optional modules
To be eligible to graduate with one of the adjourned awards, students must select the following:
Medical Imaging (Clinical Education)
45 credits or more from:
- HPDM105 Education Essentials (15 credits)
- HPDM103 Teaching Practitioner (15 credits)
- HPDM104 Assessing Learning (15 credits)
- HPDM142 Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching (15 credits)
Completion of all four of these optional modules from the Clinical Education PGT portfolio also confers eligibility to apply for recognition via the Society and College of Radiographers’ Practice Educator Accreditation Scheme (PEAS). This means that any radiographer who is a member of the Society of Radiographers and successfully completes these modules will be eligible to apply for PEAS accreditation through the CoR CPD Now platform.
Medical Imaging (Leadership and Management)
45 credits or more from:
- HPDM142 Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching (15 credits)
- HPDM194 Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare (30 credits)
- HPDM195 Leading Change in Global Healthcare (15 credits)
- BEMM388 People Management (15 credits)
Medical Imaging (Research)
- HPDM054Z Statistics as Applied to Health (15 credits)
- HPDM059 Leading Change in Health Sciences (15 credits)
- HPDM093 Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice (15 credits)
In the event that students meet the module requirements for two adjourned pathways, they must select which of the pathways they wish to have added to their certificate.
Code | Module | Credits |
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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 | Research Project for Healthcare Practitioners | 30 |
HPDM148 | Independent Research | 60 |
HPDM103 | Teaching Practitioner | 15 |
HPDM104 | Assessing Learning | 15 |
HPDM105 | Education Essentials | 15 |
HPDM142 | Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 |
HPDM194 | Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 |
HPDM195 | Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 |
HPDM093 | Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 |
HPDM054Z | Statistics as Applied To Health | 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.
Code | Module | Credits |
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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 |
HPDM092 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 |
Year 2
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).
Code | Module | Credits |
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PAMM119Z | 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 |
HPDM103 | Teaching Practitioner | 15 |
HPDM104 | Assessing Learning | 15 |
HPDM105 | Education Essentials | 15 |
HPDM128 | Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice | 30 |
HPDM194 | Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 |
HPDM195 | Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 |
HPDM092 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 |
HPDM093 | Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 |
HPDM054Z | Statistics as Applied To Health | 15 |
HPDM154Z | Future Health: Beyond Data | 15 |
HPDM155Z | Future Health: Reimagining Systems | 15 |
BEMM388 | People Management | 15 |
Year 3
60 credits in total.
Optional modules
Students must undertake a research project module, either the 30 credit PAMM121 or 60 credit HPDM148.
Code | Module | Credits |
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PAMM119Z | CT: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 |
PAMM120Z | MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 |
PAMM121 | Applying Research to Practice for Radiographers (M) | 30 |
HPDM148 | Independent Research | 60 |
HPDM103 | Teaching Practitioner | 15 |
HPDM104 | Assessing Learning | 15 |
HPDM105 | Education Essentials | 15 |
HPDM128 | Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice | 30 |
HPDM142 | Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 |
HPDM194 | Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 |
HPDM195 | Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 |
HPDM093 | Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 |
HPDM054Z | Statistics as Applied To Health | 15 |
HPDM154Z | Future Health: Beyond Data | 15 |
HPDM155Z | Future Health: Reimagining Systems | 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.
Code | Module | Credits |
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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 |
HPDM092 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 |
Year 2
60 credits in total
Optional modules
Please note: PAM115 and PAM117 are pre-requisite for PAMM119Z.
PAMM116 and PAMM118 are pre-requisite for PAMM120Z (pre-requisites have been indicated in the module descriptors).
Code | Module | Credits |
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PAMM119Z | 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 |
HPDM103 | Teaching Practitioner | 15 |
HPDM104 | Assessing Learning | 15 |
HPDM105 | Education Essentials | 15 |
HPDM128 | Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice | 30 |
HPDM194 | Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 |
HPDM195 | Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 |
HPDM092 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 |
HPDM093 | Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 |
HPDM054Z | Statistics as Applied To Health | 15 |
HPDM154Z | Future Health: Beyond Data | 15 |
HPDM155Z | Future Health: Reimagining Systems | 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.
Code | Module | Credits |
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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 |
HPDM092 | Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 |
Fees
2025/26 entry
UK fees per year:
- MSc: £12,100 full time; £4,050 part-time
- PGDip: £4,050 part-time (2 years)
- PGCert: £4,050 part-time (1 year)
International fees per year:
- MSc: £28,600 full-time; £9,550 part-time
- PGDip: £9,550 part-time (2 years)
- PGCert: £9,550 part-time (1 year)
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.
University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone taught Masters degree (eg MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degree (eg MPhil, PhD) with us a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees. These scholarships are worth 20% of the first year tuition fee for students enrolling on a postgraduate taught or research programme of study in 2025/26. Full details can be found here.
*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.
Careers

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:
Top 2 in the Russell Group for student satisfaction in all 7 themes
National Student Survey 2024: Medical Imaging