Get your PgCert in just 12 months
Become An Inspired Imager
Develop your confidence and skills in Diagnostic Imaging in just one year with the highly practical, flexible and incredibly convenient work-based certificate programme from CPD Solutions and validated by the University of Central Lancashire.
The 12 month duration of the programme gives you a valuable qualification quickly. This means minimal disruption for you, your family and your practice and you can put your new skills to use straight away.
Download a brochure now or book a call with our PgCert team to learn more today.
Next Intake
The next intake for the Postgraduate Certificate in Diagnostic Imaging programme is in June 2026.
Reserve your place with a deposit of just £997 + VAT.
A modern work-based PgCert that could transform
you and your practice
Develop Your Imaging Skills
Ten full days of hands-on practical training, film reading and interactive case-based discussions delivered by highly experienced, expert and approachable tutors.
You’ll cover essentials of small animal diagnostic imaging, small animal ultrasonography, and small animal radiology and advanced imaging techniques.
Focused Attendance Sessions
Just three, highly-practical attendance sessions, each of three or four days, to reinforce learning and minimise disruption to your life. Held at the CPD Solutions Training Centre in Studley, Warwickshire.
Module 1: Essentials of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging
Module 2: Small Animal Ultrasonography
Module 3: Small Animal Radiology and Advanced Imaging Techniques
Use Your New Skills Straight Away
Use your new skills from day one in your practice to enable you to carry out more effective procedures, increase practice revenue and provide a more convenient in house service for your patients and their owners.
Gain A Valuable Qualification
The PgCertImag delivered by CPD Solutions and validated by the University of Central Lancashire represents 60 academic credits at Masters Level 7 within the Quality Assurance Agency’s higher education framework.
No formal exams – your assessment is via reflective portfolios, consisting of a case log (minimum 15 cases for each Module), alongside a 4000 word critically reflective essay for Module 1; and a case log, 2000 word critically reflective essay and an oral assessment for Modules 2 and 3.
Extensive Learning Resources
The course is delivered via blended learning. Each module comprises 21-28 hours of face to face practical workshops, 25 hours of directed online learning and 147-154 hours of self-directed study.
Extensive online resources provide a framework for your studies – webinars, Online Mini Series, imaging technique and case study videos, self-assessment MCQs, access to the University’s elibrary and resources, online text books and journals and bespoke reflective writing resource.
You also benefit from a full 12 months of additional access to the CPD Solutions resources after you complete your PgCert.
Get The Support You Need
You’ll get support from your tutors throughout the course. Face to face practical sessions will help develop your imaging and decision-making skills, and your personal tutor will guide your self-directed studies with constructive feedback on your work.
Your academic tutors are Specialists in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging: Tiziana Liuti, Giliola Spattini, Veerle Volckaert and Antonella Puggioni; and Specialists in Small Animal Cardiology: Mattia Basili and Eoin Kilkenny.
Can I Register for this PgCert?
Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience.
Applicants must have access to suitable veterinary clinical cases to facilitate work-based learning reflections.
UK based applicants must be on the RCVS UK practising register.
EU/International students who are not RCVS members will need to satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of The University of Central Lancashire.
How Do Our PgCerts Work?
Your Investment
Your investment in this 12 month programme is £11,447 + VAT (CPD Solutions),
plus £2750 (University home student fee) or £4400 (University EU/International student fee).
Reserve your place with a deposit of just £997 + VAT or see programme brochure for further details, discounts and instalment plans.
What Is Included With Your PgCert
One Year's Additional Access
An extra year’s access to all of the CPD Solutions online resources in your support materials. Includes webinars and Online Mini Series courses with unlimited access.
£400 CPD Voucher
To use on any practical course of your choice during or after your PgCert course.
Essential Text Book
Two essential text books: ‘Textbook of Veterinary Diagnostic Radiology’ - Thrall, and ‘Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound’ - Mattoon & Nyland. Yours to keep.
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Entry Requirements:
Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience. Applicants must have access to suitable clinical cases to facilitate work-based reflections. UK-based applicants must be on the RCVS UK Practising Register. EU/International applicants who are not RCVS Members will need to satisfy the English Language proficiency requirements of The University of Central Lancashire.
This course is validated by the University of Central Lancashire, regulated by the Office for Students (OFS).
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