MSc Medical Imaging
| UCAS code | 1234 |
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| Duration | 1 year full time 3 years part time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | St Luke's Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:2 in BSc or MSci Diagnostic Radiography. |
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| Duration | 2 years part time |
| Entry year | 2026 |
| Campus | St Luke's Campus |
| 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 | 2026 |
| Campus | St Luke's Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:2 in BSc or MSci Diagnostic Radiography. |
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Why study MSc Medical Imaging at Exeter?
- 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 5 in the UK for Radiography
Joint 5th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Top 10 in the UK for Medical Technology
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
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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 IELTS 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. 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 below 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.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
90-165 credits of compulsory modules, 15-90 credits of optional modules.
You must select 75-150 credits from the following groups:
- 30-60 credits from HPDM148 or PAMM121.
- 45-90 credits from PAMM115 and PAMM117 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM119Z) and PAMM116 and PAMM118 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM120Z).
Adjourned Pathway:
MSc Medical Imaging (Leadership and Management) – to qualify for this pathway you must select a minimum of 45 credits from the Leadership and Management group.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice 2 | ||
| Independent Research | 60 | |
| Applying Research to Practice for Radiographers (M) | 30 | |
| Compulsory Choice 3 | ||
| Scientific Principles of CT | 15 | |
| Scientific Principles of MRI | 15 | |
| CT Theory and Applications | 30 | |
| MRI Theory and Applications | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 Non-Pathway-Specific | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Statistics as Applied to Health | 15 | |
| Teaching Practitioner | 15 | |
| Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
| Optional 4 Leadership and Management Pathway-Specific | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Year 1
45 credits of compulsory modules and a further 15 credits of either compulsory or optional modules.
You must select 45 credits from PAMM115 and PAMM117 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM119Z) and PAMM116 and PAMM118 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM120Z).
You may select the compulsory HPDM092 or the optional HPDM105. If you do not take HPDM092 in Stage 1, you must take it in Stage 2. HPDM105 and HPDM092 cannot be studied in the same year.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice 3 | ||
| Scientific Principles of CT | 15 | |
| Scientific Principles of MRI | 15 | |
| CT Theory and Applications | 30 | |
| MRI Theory and Applications | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
Year 2
0-45 credits of compulsory modules, 15-60 credits of optional modules, subject to selecting 60 credits overall for the stage. If you did not take HPDM092 in Stage 1, you must take it in Stage 2. HPDM105 and HPDM092 cannot be studied in the same year.
You may select 0-45 credits from PAMM115 and PAMM117 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM119Z) and PAMM116 and PAMM118 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM120Z).
Adjourned Pathway:
MSc Medical Imaging (Leadership and Management) – to qualify for this pathway you must select a minimum of 45 credits from the Leadership and Management group.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice 3 | ||
| Scientific Principles of CT | 15 | |
| Scientific Principles of MRI | 15 | |
| CT Theory and Applications | 30 | |
| MRI Theory and Applications | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Statistics as Applied to Health | 15 | |
| Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 | |
| Teaching Practitioner | 15 | |
| Assessing Learning | 15 | |
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
| Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice | 30 | |
| Future Health: Beyond Data | 15 | |
| Future Health: Reimagining Systems | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
| CT: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 | |
| MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 | |
| Optional 2 Research Pathway-Specific | ||
| Statistics as Applied to Health | 15 | |
| Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
| Optional 3 Clinical Education Pathway-Specific | ||
| Teaching Practitioner | 15 | |
| Assessing Learning | 15 | |
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
| Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 | |
| Optional 4 Leadership and Management Pathway-Specific | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
Year 3
30-60 credits of compulsory modules, 0-30 credits of optional modules, subject to selecting 60 credits overall for the stage.
You must select 30-60 credits from HPDM148 or PAMM121.
Adjourned Pathway:
MSc Medical Imaging (Leadership and Management) – to qualify for this pathway you must select a minimum of 45 credits from the Leadership and Management group.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Choice 2 | ||
| Independent Research | 60 | |
| Applying Research to Practice for Radiographers (M) | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Statistics as Applied to Health | 15 | |
| Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 | |
| Teaching Practitioner | 15 | |
| Assessing Learning | 15 | |
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
| Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice | 30 | |
| Future Health: Beyond Data | 15 | |
| Future Health: Reimagining Systems | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
| CT: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 | |
| MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 | |
| Optional 2 Research Pathway-Specific | ||
| Statistics as Applied to Health | 15 | |
| Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
| Optional 3 Clinical Education Pathway-Specific | ||
| Teaching Practitioner | 15 | |
| Assessing Learning | 15 | |
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
| Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 | |
| Optional 4 Leadership and Management Pathway-Specific | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Principles of Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
Year 1
45 credits of compulsory modules and a further 15 credits of either compulsory or optional modules.
You must select 45 credits from PAMM115 and PAMM117 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM119Z) and PAMM116 and PAMM118 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM120Z).
You may select the compulsory HPDM092 or the optional HPDM105. If you do not take HPDM092 in Stage 1, you must take it in Stage 2 if you continue on the PGDip or MSc programme. HPDM105 and HPDM092 cannot be studied in the same year.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice 3 | ||
| Scientific Principles of CT | 15 | |
| Scientific Principles of MRI | 15 | |
| CT Theory and Applications | 30 | |
| MRI Theory and Applications | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
Year 2
0-45 credits of compulsory modules, 15-60 credits of optional modules, subject to selecting 60 credits overall for the stage. If you did not take HPDM092 in Stage 1, you must take it in Stage 2. HPDM105 and HPDM092 cannot be studied in the same year.
You may select 0-45 credits from PAMM115 and PAMM117 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM119Z) and PAMM116 and PAMM118 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM120Z).
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice 3 | ||
| Scientific Principles of CT | 15 | |
| Scientific Principles of MRI | 15 | |
| CT Theory and Applications | 30 | |
| MRI Theory and Applications | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| People Management | 15 | |
| Statistics as Applied to Health | 15 | |
| Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice | 15 | |
| Teaching Practitioner | 15 | |
| Assessing Learning | 15 | |
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
| Principles of Advanced Clinical Practice | 30 | |
| Future Health: Beyond Data | 15 | |
| Future Health: Reimagining Systems | 15 | |
| Management and Leadership in Global Healthcare | 30 | |
| Leading Change in Global Healthcare | 15 | |
| CT: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 | |
| MRI: Integrated Theory and Practice | 30 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
45 credits of compulsory modules and a further 15 credits of either compulsory or optional modules.
You must select 45 credits from PAMM115 and PAMM117 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM119Z) and PAMM116 and PAMM118 (co-requisite and must be studied together; they are pre-requisites for PAMM120Z).
You may select the compulsory HPDM092 or the optional HPDM105. If you do not take HPDM092 in Stage 1, you must take it in Stage 2 if you continue on the PGDip or MSc programme. HPDM105 and HPDM092 cannot be studied in the same year.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Fundamentals of Research Design | 15 | |
| Compulsory Choice 3 | ||
| Scientific Principles of CT | 15 | |
| Scientific Principles of MRI | 15 | |
| CT Theory and Applications | 30 | |
| MRI Theory and Applications | 30 | |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Education Essentials | 15 | |
Fees
2026/27 entry
UK fees per year:
- MSc: £12,200 full time; £4,100 part-time
- PGDip: £4,100 part-time (2 years)
- PGCert: £4,100 part-time (1 year)
International fees per year:
- MSc: £28,900 full-time; £9,650 part-time
- PGDip: £9,650 part-time (2 years)
- PGCert: £9,650 part-time (1 year)
Funding
NHSE funding assistance for radiographers working in the south-west of England may be available.
Scholarships
The 樱花动漫 offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with ?7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships. We also provide awards for sport, music and other achievements, as well as regional and partner scholarships with organisations such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
樱花动漫 Alumni Scholarship
We are pleased to offer the 樱花动漫 Alumni Scholarship, a scholarship for 樱花动漫 alumni beginning a standalone postgraduate programme in 2026/27 with us a scholarship worth 20% of the cost of your first year tuition fees.
Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply.
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 樱花动漫 is , 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:
