Breast radiology postgraduate programme
We offer Postgraduate Pathway in Breast Imaging modules in partnership with London South Bank University. All applications have to be made directly with the University via their website. These can:
- be taken individually as standalone modules
- contribute to a PGCert (60 credits)
- contribute to a PGDip (120 credits)
- contribute to an MSc (180 credits)
Entry requirements
Applicants for post-graduate modules will need to meet the following criteria:
- registration with an appropriate regulatory body, for example, HCPC/NMC/GMC
- possession of a recognised appropriate qualification (at a minimum of level 6), for example, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
- be employed within the breast care field and have access to the necessary clinical workload for the module
- evidence of departmental support due to the nature of the clinical competency requirements
- if English is not the first language, students must have an IELTS average score of 7.0 with no individual element below 7.0
Visit the London South Bank University website for further details.
Fees and further information
Please note that all the academic aspects of the modules will be delivered online. Some modules still have a clinical element requiring attendance at King’s College Hospital. See individual module information.
See below for a summary of courses. For more information, contact our Training Centre.
Postgraduate Award in Breast Imaging
PgCert in Breast Imaging (Mammography Theory and Practice – 60 credits)
Completion of both Mammography Theory and Mammography Practice meets the eligibility criteria for the College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice and meets requirements to work as a mammographer within the NHS breast screening programme (NHSBSP).
Mammography Theory – 20 credits
There are five academic days delivered online at the start of the module. No in-person visits to King’s College Hospital are required.
Course dates
Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September 2024 – applications now being taken
Mammography Practice – 40 credits
Further days of practical training provided at King’s by individual arrangement. This can be undertaken before or after the theory element. Further details provided on application.
Price for 2024 intake of 60 credit PgCert
£4,537
Postgraduate Pathway in Breast Imaging
Mammography Image Interpretation and Reporting (40 credits)
For breast health care professionals who wish to engage in the interpretation and reporting of mammographic images.
This module is one academic year in length. There are five academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the student’s own workplace. There are no in-person visits required to King’s College Hospital.
Course dates
Monday 7 October to Friday 11 October 2024
Price for 2024 intake
£3,025
Clinical Breast Evaluation (40 credits)
For breast health care professionals who wish to develop their skill set in clinical breast examination and respond to the communication needs of the patient.
This module is one academic year in length. There are three academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the student’s own workplace. Students are required to attend one assessment in person, held at either King’s College Hospital or London South Bank University. Please note this module is a pre-requisite for the Breast Ultrasound modules.
Course dates
Monday 30 September to Wednesday 2 October 2024
Price for 2024 intake
£3,025
Breast Ultrasound (60 credits)
For health care professionals with no prior experience or qualification in ultrasound.
This module is two academic years in length. There are five academic days delivered online at the start of the module, followed by two to three face-to-face academic sessions in October to December (dates TBC). The remainder of learning takes place within the student’s own workplace. Students are also required to attend up to three clinical sessions at King’s College Hospital.
Start date
Monday 16 September 2024
Price for 2024 intake
£4,116
Breast Ultrasound (40 credits)
For qualified ultrasonographers looking to specialise in breast imaging.
This module is one academic year in length. There are two to three academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the student’s own workplace. Students are also required to attend up to three clinical sessions at King’s College Hospital.
Start date
Monday 16 September 2024
Price for 2024 intake
£3,025
Ultrasound Guided Interventional Procedures (20 credits)
For sonographers who are already qualified in breast ultrasound.
This module is one academic year in length. There are two academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the student’s own workplace. Students are also required to attend up to three clinical sessions at King’s College Hospital.
Start date
Monday 16 September 2024
Price for 2024 intake
£1,512