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Master of Medical Imaging Technology
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 1.25 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
This full-time MSc course, taught on the City South campus, combines engineering and healthcare technology with imaging techniques, modelling in MATLAB and Python and a research project.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced concepts in Medical Imaging Technology. Apply specialist methods to complex problems and communicate evidence-based conclusions in professional or academic settings.
Career outcomes
- medical imaging technology research and development
- clinical radiology
- medical physics trainee programmes
Curriculum
- 15-month taught programme of 180 credits. Modules include Introduction to STEMM Principles and Practices for Technical Decision Making
- Introduction to Modelling and Simulation in MATLAB and Python and Medical Imaging Equipment and Healthcare Technology. It ends with Leadership and Project Management for Health and Healthcare.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject
- some courses ask for professional qualifications
- work experience
- a portfolio
- an audition or an interview. English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 unless the course page states more.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject; BCUIC pre-master's accepted for entry; CV for applicants who graduated over 2 years ago; some courses need work experience or portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 72
- PTE Academic 59
- Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,630 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City South |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Architecture Built Environment Computing and Engineering |
| Department | Sport and Life Sciences Engineering Health Professions |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1.5 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU has published a 3,000 GBP tuition scholarship for eligible self-funded full-time taught Master's entrants in September 2026 or January 2027, excluding specified courses and online study. This does not confirm 2027/28 awards; applicants must check the new intake rules. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1.25 years.
Tuition is £19,630 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 72, PTE Academic 59, Institutional test: BCU English Proficiency Test at IELTS 6.0 level, IELTS Academic 6.