Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:2 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree. Candidates for the MSc need to have completed a CASE accredited PGDip.
Non-standard requirements
For general queries please contact slcps_ultrasound_admissions@kcl.ac.uk.
In the interests of widening participation, an exemption to academic regulations may be sought to admit excellent candidates with non-standard academic qualifications. If you feel this may apply to you, please contact us.
Programme specific requirements
All Pg Cert candidates need to have secured a suitable Clinical placement offering a minimum of 21 hours per week of supervised scanning. Pg Dip candidates require a placement involving a minimum of 14 hours per week. Please download and complete a Clinical Placement Details form and signed Memorandum of Agreement to accompany your application. These forms should be completed electronically.
You should also attach evidence of your qualifications, and a letter of support from your employer. Please ask your employer to follow this guidance when writing their letter.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band: B
Selection Process
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
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Personal Statement |
Yes |
A personal statement is required. Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application. We are looking particularly for evidence of appropriate commitment to, and realistic appreciation of, the academic physical and emotional demands of an accelerated masters degree programme and career in ultrasound. We would normally expect that you will have undertaken some work experience and/or observation in clinical setting. Communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a team are of great importance. Your interests, achievements and contribution to your community are considered in addition to academic ability. We aim to ensure that all of our students can display those professional qualities, skills and attitudes that help to make competent and caring ultrasound practitioners. If you are already working in a healthcare setting, we expect a professional reference relating to this. NOTE: When applying on the King's Apply portal, the personal statement must be input directly into the personal statement box (no more than 4,000 characters). Do not attach a separate personal statement document – attached documents will not be considered. |
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Previous Academic Study |
Yes |
A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. Please also give your A-level (or equivalent qualification) results (school/college; date; subject; grade). |
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References |
Yes |
Two references are required. Your application will be strongest if you can provide both academic and professional references. |
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Other |
Optional |
You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application. |
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible if you meet the entry requirements and placement requirements so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
Our first application deadline is on 1 June 2026 (23:59 UK time).
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
- Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
- Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
Both Home and International students will be eligible to apply; however, we are only accepting applications from students who have secured suitable NHS placements prior to application.
After the first application deadline, if the programme becomes full before the final deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.
Key Information
Course type:
Certificate
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
PG Cert 1 year, PG Dip 1 year (with 60 credits RPL), MSc 1 year (with 120 credits RPL)
Application status:
Closed
Start date:
September 2026