Learning Pathway
Master of Science (MSc)
in Medical Ultrasound
4. MSc in Medical Ultrasound (2 yr)
MSc in Medical Ultrasound is one of the most demanding courses that is dependent on vast clinical knowledge and diagnostic skills. We introduced innovative teaching methods via online lectures, hands-on practical and regular webinars to achieve clinical knowledge and scanning skill with diagnostic capabilities. If you think about postgraduate course in medical ultrasound, this is the right choice or you.
Course Speakers
Dr. Syed Muhammad Baqui Billah
MBBS, MPH, PhD Associate Professor
Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam
MBBS, DMU, MSc (MS) Course Coordinator
Dr. Mahbuba Begum
MBBS, DMU Teacher
Dr. Prianka
MBBS, DMU Teacher
Curriculum
Chapter 1| Lecture
Basics of medical ultrasound
Basic functioning of an ultrasound machine, scanning planes, cross infection and patient’s safety and documentation (image printing & report writing)
Chapter 1| Hands-on practical
Knobology, probe manipulation techniques, acquisition of images and orientation of image
Chapter 2 | Lecture
Ultrasound physics
Ultrasound physics: 1
Ultrasound physics: 2
Chapter 2 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, changing the frequency according to depth
Chapter 3 | Lecture
IVC ultrasound: Indication of scanning, hepatic veins and their course, Valsalva
Abdominal aorta ultrasound: Indication of scanning, aortic aneurysm, dissecting aorta
Chapter 3 | Hands-on practical
Imaging techniques of aorta and IVC, Changes in IVC during Valsalva, Crura of the diaphragm, relation of OG (oesophageal gastric) junction & vessels (coeliac trunk, SMA), aortic lymph nodes
Chapter 4 | Lecture
Hepatobiliary system ultrasound
Normal anatomy, developmental variants, liver parenchymal disease, solid and cystic lesions of liver, gallbladder and biliary tract diseases, diseases of spleen and pancreas
Chapter 4 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging liver along with its different lobes, gallbladder, pancreas and spleen, techniques to measure span of liver, weight of spleen, outlining portal vein, hepatic veins and ligaments of liver.
Chapter 5 | Lecture
Urinary system ultrasound
Normal anatomy, developmental variants, diseases of kidney, adrenal glands, urinary bladder and prostate
Chapter 5 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging kidneys, adrenal glands and prostate, techniques to measure thickness of cortex, weight of prostate, MCC and PVR. Ureteric jet.
Chapter 6 | Lecture
Gastrointestinal tract ultrasound
Indication of scanning, anatomy of parts of GIT, diseases of GIT
Chapter 6 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging of GIT, techniques to measure wall thickness, gut signature.
Chapter 7 | Lecture
Pelvic organs ultrasound
Normal anatomy and related disease, developmental anomaly, diseases of uterus, ovaries and adnexa, TVS
Chapter 7 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging of uterus & ovaries. Determination of different parts of uterus, measuring the length of cervix, thickness of endometrium, TVS.
Chapter 8 | Lecture
Obstetrics: First trimester ultrasound
Indication of scanning, facts & features of a gestational sac, gestational age measuring techniques in first trimester, mean sac diameter & blighted ovum, normal & abnormal yolk sac, complications in first trimester
Chapter 8 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging gestational sac & embryo, gestational age measuring techniques in first trimester, decidua basalis.
Chapter 9 | Lecture
Obstetrics: Second & third trimester ultrasound
Estimation of gestational age in 2nd & 3rd trimester, growth scan, assessment of amniotic fluid & placenta, biophysical profile, obstetric Doppler, small for gestational age and IUGR
Chapter 9 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, estimation of gestational age in 2nd & 3rd trimester, measuring AFI & LVP, evaluation of placental location, thickness & maturity, application of obstetric Doppler, scoring of biophysical profile
Chapter 10 | Lecture
Obstetrics: Level II obstetric ultrasound (Anomaly scan)
Facts & indication, anomaly of head, anomaly of brain, anomaly of face, anomaly of neck, anomaly of spine, anomaly of chest, anomaly of heart, anomaly of abdomen, anomaly of urinary tract and skeletal
Chapter 10 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging techniques of fetal parts.
Chapter 11 | Lecture
Small part: Breast ultrasound
Application & indication of scanning, anatomy & zones of breast, lymphatic drainage of breast, advantages & disadvantages of breast ultrasound, cystic, solid & complex masses, BIRAD Scoring, reporting
Chapter 11 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging different zones of breast, axilla, different protocols of interpretation of findings
Chapter 12 | Lecture
Small part: Scrotum ultrasound
Techniques & indication of scanning, anatomy of testicle, cystic & solid masses, testicular inflammation, infarction & abscess, testicular calcifications with microlithiasis, Extra-testicular lesions, hernia, varicocele, diseases of epididymis, torsion testis, cryptorchidism, testicular trauma
Chapter 12 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging testes & epididymis, Doppler findings of testes, color Doppler during Valsalva maneuver, inguinal region & inguinal rings
Chapter 13 | Lecture
Small part: Thyroid ultrasound
Indication of scanning, normal anatomy with sonographic findings, developmental variants, aplasia of thyroid & ectopic thyroid tissue, imaging pitfalls, nodular disease, thyroid malignancy & TIRAD score, autoimmune thyroiditis (Hashimoto thyroiditis & Graves’ disease, reporting of thyroid disease.
Chapter 13 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging techniques of thyroid, anatomy and measuring size & volume of thyroid, structures at neck, muscles related to thyroid, other salivary glands and lymph nodes at neck
Chapter 14 | Lecture
Vascular ultrasound
Duplex study of carotid with characterization of plaque and stenosis, Duplex study of peripheral vessels with arterial occlusive disease, DVT, varicose vein & incompetence of venous valves.
Chapter 14 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging of vessels, mapping & interrogation of carotid & vertebral arteries, peripheral artery & vein, assessment of deep venous valves.
Chapter 15 | Lecture
Musculoskeletal (MSK) ultrasound
Facts & indication, basics of MSK ultrasound, ultrasound of rotator cuff, ultrasound of knee joint, ultrasound of Achilles tendon, Carpal tunnel syndrome
Chapter 15 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of musculoskeletal ultrasound, imaging of rotator cuff, knee & Achilles tendon, identifying median nerve and diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome
Chapter 16 | Lecture
Lung ultrasound
Diagnostic value of different modalities in lung imaging, transducers used in lung ultrasound, patient position and scanning zones, indications, normal findings of lung ultrasound, A-line, B-line & dynamic changes during respiration, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, pneumonia, alveolar interstitial syndrome
Chapter 16 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of lung ultrasound,
Chapter 17 | Lecture
Pediatric ultrasound
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS), neonatal brain ultrasound, intussusception
Chapter 17 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging neonatal hip joint and brain
Chapter 18 | Lecture
Research Methodology
Introduction to research methodology, Research problems, Research design, Data collection, sampling techniques, Measurement and scaling, data analysis, Research proposal, Thesis and publication.
Chapter 18 | Hands-on practical
Preparation of research proposal, data collection, data analysis, thesis preparation and publication.
Chapter 19 | Lecture
Small part: Penis ultrasound
Normal anatomy & indication of scanning, role of color Doppler in penis ultrasound, erectile dysfunction (ED), Peyronie’s disease, penile fracture, priapism, Mondor’s disease of penis, urethral stricture
Chapter 19 | Hands-on practical
Selection of transducer, protocols and procedures of imaging penis, normal anatomy, imaging CC & CS, identifying tunica albuginea, Doppler integration of cavernosal artery, identify urethra .
Pay fees
Currier Fee
For international student
International currier fee € 150
If any Bangladeshi student wants to receive his/her Diploma Certificate from the university to his/her home address, he/she will need to pay € 150 as international currier fee; e.g. via DHL, FedEx etc.
Ideal for
Doctors
Practicing Sonologists
Sonographers
Eligibility for Admission
Bangladeshi students
- MBBS or MD
- Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) registration
- Available computer with internet connection
International students
- MBBS or MD or equivalent
- Registration with local authority
- Practicing as sonographer (should have opportunity to take images to complete logbook)
- Available computer with internet connection
Note: Before enrollment please check with your local registration authority whether they will recognize this course or not.
Way to get Diploma
- Check your eligibility
- Apply for the course
- Pay fees
- Attend the lectures and complete the course
- Pass the exams
- Complete your logbook
- Pay currier fee (where applicable)