Master in Pgcert Focus Scope Ultrasound

Tuition costs 3,650 GBP per year.

Gain hands-on clinical mastery through a programme that integrates academic theory with at least 15 hours of supervised scanning per week in your own workplace. This PgCert, accredited by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE), is specifically tailored for nurses conducting early pregnancy assessments or midwives expanding their scope into third-trimester ultrasound.

Clinical Integration

The course is designed to align with the four pillars of advanced clinical practice. By leveraging a hybrid learning model—combining state-of-the-art simulated clinical environments with mandatory, employer-supported practice—you will develop the professional competency to manage and independently report complex caseloads. You will be supported by a dedicated clinical supervisor in your workplace, ensuring your training directly serves your clinical environment while meeting the UK’s highest standards for ultrasound education.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.