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Breast radiology postgraduate programme

We offer Postgraduate Pathway in Breast Imaging modules in partnership with London South Bank University. All applications have to be made directly with the University via their website. These can:

  • be taken individually as standalone modules
  • contribute to a PGCert (60 credits)
  • contribute to a PGDip (120 credits)
  • contribute to an MSc (180 credits)

Entry requirements

Applicants for post-graduate modules will need to meet the following criteria:

  • registration with an appropriate regulatory body, for example, HCPC/NMC/GMC
  • possession of a recognised appropriate qualification (at a minimum of level 6), for example, BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography
  • be employed within the breast care field and have access to the necessary clinical workload for the module
  • evidence of departmental support due to the nature of the clinical competency requirements
  • if English is not the first language, students must have an IELTS average score of 7.0 with no individual element below 7.0

Visit the London South Bank University website for further details.

Fees and further information

Please note that all the academic aspects of the modules will be delivered online. Some modules still have a clinical element requiring attendance at King’s College Hospital. See individual module information.

Fees for 2025/26

  • 20 credit modules: £1,558
  • 40 credit modules: £3,116
  • 60 credit modules: £4,674

See below for a summary of courses. For more information, contact our Training Centre.

Postgraduate Award in Breast Imaging

PgCert in Mammography (Theoretical Principles of Breast Care and Mammography Practice) – 60 credits

Completion of both Theoretical Principles of Breast Care and Mammography Practice modules meets the eligibility criteria for the College of Radiographers Post Graduate Award in Mammography Practice and meets requirements to work as a mammographer within the NHS breast screening programme (NHSBSP). The PgCert Mammography is approved by the College of Radiographers.

Visit the London South Bank University website for further details of the PgCert Mammography.

Theoretical Principles of Breast Care – 20 credits

This module is one semester in length and is assessed by a written assignment. There are five academic days delivered online at the start of the module. No in-person visits to King’s College Hospital are required. This can also be taken as stand-alone CPD module by health professionals with an interest in the breast cancer pathway.

Course dates
  • Monday 22 September to Friday 26 September 2025 – applications now being taken
  • Monday 2 February to Friday 6 February 2026

Mammography Practice – 40 credits

All applicants will be offered four days of hands-on mammography practice at King’s College Hospital where they will work one-to-one with a Clinical Mammography Trainer. Learners need to complete a minimum of 500 mammograms over the maximum two-year module duration, so applicants must be employed within, or have regular access to, a breast imaging department as well as an in-house colleague to supervise their practice.

Please contact our Training Centre before making your application if you are concerned about meeting these requirements. The module is assessed by a clinical portfolio and online exam.

Postgraduate Pathway in Breast Imaging

Mammography Image Interpretation and Reporting – 40 credits

For breast health care professionals who wish to engage in the interpretation and reporting of mammographic images.

This module is one academic year in length. There are five academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the learner’s own workplace. There are no in-person visits required to King’s College Hospital. The module is assessed by a written assignment, IMPROVE test set, clinical portfolio and online exam. Learners must read a minimum of 2,000 cases over the duration of the module.

Please contact our Training Centre before making your application if you are concerned about meeting this requirement.

Course dates

Monday 6 October to Friday 10 October 2025

Clinical Breast Evaluation – 40 credits

For breast health care professionals who wish to develop their skill set in clinical breast examination and respond to the communication needs of the patient.

This module is one academic year in length. There are three academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the learner’s own workplace. The module is assessed by a written assignment, clinical portfolio and an online exam. Learners must examine a minimum of 50 cases over the duration of the module and have a Consultant Surgeon acting as their workplace mentor.

Please contact our Training Centre before making your application if you are concerned about meeting these requirements.

Please note this module is a pre-requisite for the Breast Ultrasound modules.

Course dates

Monday 29 September to Wednesday 1 October 2025

Breast Ultrasound – 60 credits

For health care professionals with no prior experience or qualification in ultrasound.

This module is two academic years in length. There are five academic days delivered online at the start of the module, followed by approximately two face-to-face academic sessions in October to December (dates to be confirmed).  The remainder of learning takes place within the learner’s own workplace. The module is assessed by a written assignment, clinical portfolio and two online exams. Learners must perform a minimum of 55 scans over the duration of the module and have a Consultant Radiologist acting as their workplace mentor.

Please contact our Training Centre before making your application if you are concerned about meeting these requirements.

Please note that Clinical Breast Evaluation is a pre-requisite for this module.

Course dates

Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September 2025

Breast Ultrasound – 40 credits

For qualified ultrasonographers looking to specialise in breast imaging.

This module is one academic year in length. There are two to three academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the learner’s own workplace. The module is assessed by a written assignment, clinical portfolio and an online exam. Learners must perform a minimum of 55 scans over the duration of the module and have a Consultant Radiologist acting as their workplace mentor. Please contact our Training Centre before making your application if you are concerned about meeting these requirements.

Please note that Clinical Breast Evaluation is a pre-requisite for this module.

Course dates

Monday 15 September to Wednesday 17 September 2025

Image Guided Interventional Procedures – 20 credits

This module is one academic year in length. There are two academic days delivered online at the start of the module. The remainder of learning takes place within the learner’s own workplace. The module is assessed by a written assignment and a clinical portfolio.

Applicants focus their clinical portfolio to either ultrasound or X-ray guided procedures, dependent on their workplace practice (if choosing ultrasound guided, applicants must hold a breast ultrasound qualification).

Learners must perform a minimum of 55 unassisted interventional procedures and have a Consultant Radiologist acting as their workplace mentor over the duration of the module. Please contact our Training Centre before making your application if you are concerned about meeting these requirements.

Course dates

Monday 15 September to Tuesday 16 September 2025