Course Essentials
This postgraduate clinical reporting course was the first of its kind to be validated and the pioneering work of this institution has been recognised as ‘ground-breaking’ and ‘sector-leading’. These accolades and commendations received in recent years provide evidence of the robust and rigorous nature of the provision. Academics associated with course have received international recognition and awards in recognition of their research in this field. The course prepares you to undertake advanced and consultant practice roles in Clinical Reporting, and the various pathways offered continue to be innovative and responsive to current and future service requirements. You will be supported by an experienced team who have a wide range of expertise in clinical reporting. Student feedback has consistently praised the support mechanisms which are essential in this part time course.
Martin Mitchell
Course Director
Welcome and Induction
Your welcome and induction will take place during your first teaching session on 21 September 2026.
The details of this session can be viewed here
You are also invited to join an online Library & Learning Resources induction with our Library team on Tuesday 15 September from 5pm - 6pm. You can access the session using this link Library & Learning Resources Session | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams
Your Teaching Timetable
Teaching on your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.
To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.
View your first trimester teaching timetable.
On a mobile device, click the arrow next to “Search” at the top right of the page to view your timetable.
If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.
Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.
Welcome
Reporting by radiographers is an exciting and developing area of practice. We offer a variety of opportunities for your continuing professional development through the range of courses offered by our University and we look forward to working with you.
If you are beginning the MSc Clinical Reporting in September 2026 you will start your course by undertaking one our PgCert/Pg Dip Clinical Reporting courses.
Reporting pathways include musculoskeletal, adult chest and abdomen projectional radiography as well as selected MRI examinations. Additionally, you may choose to study bespoke areas of reporting to meet local service needs.
Please visit the PgCert / PgDip Clinical Reporting Course Essentials page for all the information you will need to begin these courses.
As a professional practice development course, knowledge, skills and attributes are fully integrated. The range of modules offered are designed to enable you to develop the skills required for advanced practice within your area of specialty. On the clinical reporting pathway, modules in artificial intelligence and education will support this development including those related to new areas of clinical practice and as part of your career pathway.
Getting started
If you have already successfully completed a PgDip Clinical Reporting you will undertake the 3 modules, which are aligned with the 4 pillars of advanced practice, to completed the MSc award:
Trimester 1 - Developing Allied Health Research. This module aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to develop a robust research proposal in your field of allied health. The course will cover all aspects of proposal development, including identifying a research problem, reviewing relevant literature, designing a methodology, and considering ethical issues.
Trimester 2 - Leadership and Mentoring in Allied Health. This module will cover key leadership, mentoring and supervision principles, practices, and challenges specific to the allied health field and in the context of current healthcare policy.
Trimester 3 - Allied Health Dissertation. This module will develop your understanding of research practice and provide you with the opportunity to undertake a substantial piece of independent research in your field of allied health practice. You will develop advanced research skills, critical appraisal of existing literature, and contribute original insights to your chosen area of study. Your allocated supervisor will support and guide you throughout the module.
If you are beginning the MSc Clinical Reporting course in September 2026 you will begin by undertaking one of the PgCert Clinical Reporting courses.
Please visit the PgCert / PgDip Clinical Reporting Course Essentials page for all the information you will need to begin these courses.
Your Must Do Tasks
Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student.
Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.
Pre-course reading
A reading list will be provided by your course leader before you start your course. If you are keen to begin your reading you might consider:
- Ramlaul, A. (ed) (2020) Medical imaging and radiotherapy research: skills and strategies. 2nd edn. Cham: Springer
- Aveyard, H. (2023) Doing a Literature Review in Health and Social Care: A Practical Guide 5th edn. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
- Barr, J. & Dowding, L. (2022) Leadership in health care. London: Sage.
- Stanley, D., Bennett, C.L. and James, A.H. (eds.) (2022) Clinical leadership in nursing and healthcare. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.
International student success programme
International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.
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