MSc Medical Imaging Technology
Course overview
The MSc Medical Imaging Technology at Birmingham City University is a one-year, full-time master’s course. It is designed for students who want to work in medical imaging or improve their skills in the field. The course helps students understand how imaging tools like MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-rays are used to diagnose and treat health problems, thereby combining theory with hands-on training.
Students learn how medical images are taken, read, and used in healthcare. The course also looks at safety, new technology, and patient care. During the course of study, students will gain the skills needed to work in hospitals, clinics, and research labs. Also note that this course is ideal for people with a background in science, radiography, or related fields.
Assessment is carried out through essays, presentations, reports, and practical exams; meanwhile, some modules may include case studies or image interpretation tasks. This mix helps you build both academic and practical skills. Students are expected to take up a special area of interest and complete a research project on it in their final term.
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements:
A second-class (2:2) honours degree, or equivalent, in an engineering, technical, life sciences, medicine or medical aligned qualification is required.
Applicants without standard entry qualifications who can demonstrate and provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills, and experience (minimum three years) to successfully complete the course will also be considered.
English Language Requirements:
International applicants need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each part. Other English test results may be accepted
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Postgraduate Scholarships
BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of MSc Medical Imaging Technology from Birmingham City University have many departments to work in, some of which are:
- Radiology departments
- Medical research labs
- Health technology firms
- Public health
- Equipment training and support
Cost of study
The cost of studying MSc Medical Imaging Technology at Birmingham City University is £18,600 for international students.
Admission
To apply for the Birmingham City University MSc Medical Imaging Technology, applicants can apply directly on the school website. You will need your academic transcript, one reference letter and Proof of English proficiency result. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.
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