You will need a degree in a relevant subject like:
- radiography
- midwifery
- nursing
- science
- health science
You must also complete a postgraduate certificate or a postgraduate diploma in medical or clinical ultrasound, recognised by the Consortium for the Accreditation of Sonographic Education (CASE).
You will need to be able to meet all of the practical requirements of the course as well as the theory, so you must have an agreed placement in an approved setting.
Some universities can offer a master's course in medical ultrasound as part of a medicine degree.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study