London South Bank University

Mammography - PgCert

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The Breast Imaging programme is designed to address the increasingly specialised needs of practitioners for education to underpin professional practice in breast diagnosis. The course has also been accredited by the professional body, the College of Radiographers, for a period of 5 years from 2024/25 - 20289/29. 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 and ultrasound guided biopsy procedures.

The programme includes provision for developing a high standard of mammography skills. However, it also caters for those wishing to move into advanced and consultant practice to meet the evolving requirements of breast screening and diagnostic services. The course and the modules listed within it are provided through a partnership between LSBU and the National Breast Screening Training Centre, King's College NHS Foundation Trust.

The course focuses on competency development and attainment within the breast imaging and breast care fields, adhering to the national standards of the NHS Breast Screening Programme, the Royal College of Radiologists, the Society and College of Radiographers and the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education Applicants will normally be a Health and CareProfessions Council (HCPC) registered radiographer, with a relevant professional qualification, or in possession of a first degree in a science, biomedical or health and social care subject. LSBU Health and Social Care graduates are the second highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and the sixth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022). This course is validated as part of the Diagnostic Imaging PgCert / PgDip / MSc Mode Duration Start date Application code Application method Part-time up to 2 years February; September 6020 Direct to LSBU Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU.

Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA. If you are visiting our Southwark Campus, you may wish to use our downloadable campus map (PNG File 466 KB). For information on accessibility, see our DisabledGo access guides.

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Key highlights

  • Accredited by the College of Radiographers from 2024/25
  • Delivered in partnership with the National Breast Screening Training Centre
  • Work-based learning in breast ultrasound and guided biopsy procedures
  • Develops a high standard of practical mammography skills
  • Supports progression towards advanced and consultant breast imaging practice
  • Aligned with NHS Breast Screening Programme national standards

Entry requirements

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Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • LSBU Loyalty Award

    20% discount on the tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Mammographer
  • Advanced Practitioner Radiographer (Breast Imaging)
  • Consultant Radiographer (Breast Imaging)
  • Breast Screening Radiographer
  • Breast Sonographer

Admission

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