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This course will give you the skills needed to become a safe and competent assistant practitioner mammographer. It puts great importance on the link between theory and practical skills, with the practice-based learning element structured to promote the development of clinical skills and critical and reflective thinking in clinical practice. These skills will strengthen your ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Cutting-edge issues of theory and research in mammography will be examined to enable you to focus, extend, develop and strengthen skills in mammography and in academic writing.Ìý

There is a work-based learning within the students own workplace which is structured to promote the development of clinical skills as well as critical and reflective thinking in practice.

Structure

You must complete the full HE Cert.

Teaching, learning and assessment

As this course places the student at the heart of the learning process, you will be expected to take overall responsibility for your learning. You will attend classes online as well as a clinical training week in either Glasgow or Edinburgh and then carry out further independent work.

This course is delivered using a blended learning approach. Online workshops introduce theoretical concepts: specialist talks give an insight on identified areas of breast imaging, tutorials explore some syllabus areas in more depth, and practical learning takes place in your workplace. Canvas, our virtual learning environment, is used as an interactive learning resource throughout the modules.

A variety of assessment methods are used including essays, portfolios, practice-based assessments and online exams.

Teaching hours and attendance

For the five modules required for completion of the HECert in Mammography, students will attend online teaching blocks and attend either the West of Scotland Breast Screening Centre or South East of Scotland Breast Screening Centre for one week of clinical training with a SABI Clinical Trainer.

Placement

There is no formal placement on this course, but there is a work-based learning elements that you will carry out with your current employer.

Class sizes

Class sizes are variable and can range from approximately 2-10.

To obtain a HE Cert Mammography, you will complete the following modules:

• Production of the X-Ray Image (20 credits)
• Breast Anatomy and Disease (20 credits)
• Mammography Practice for Assistant Practitioners (40 credits)
• Mammography Practice for Assistant Practitioners (20 credits)
• Person-centredness in the Breast Care Service (20 credits)

This course involves the development of specialized clinical skills and is designed to improve the delivery of the breast care service. Gaining this qualification will enhance your career prospects within the profession of radiography.

Entry requirements

Current employment in a clinical environment offering mammography experience as well as 2 SQA Highers or equivalent.

International: You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at IELTS 7 (no less than 6.5 in any element) or equivalent.Ìý

Accreditation of prior learning: You may be granted exemption from studying a module or modules up to a maximum of 60 credit points, provided you can demonstrate successful achievement of all the learning outcomes.

How to apply

Applications should be made directly to the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging (SABI). Contact Maureen McAuley .

Application deadline

None

Disability/health conditions

If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition, or learning disability, it should not stand in the way of your studying at ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥. However, if you are not sure whether your disability might be a barrier in your studies or in relation to the professional standards, please contact the disability service who will be able to have a conversation with you about reasonable adjustments and supports available to you.

• Contact Simon Holmes (National Mammography Training Lead, Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging (SABI))
• Contact Maureen McAuley (Programme Co-ordinator, Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging (SABI)
• Contact Elisabeth Taylor (Collaborative Academic Lead, ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥)

• The delivery of this course is subject to the terms and conditions set out in our 2026/27 Entry Terms and Conditions (Undergraduate).
• The course information on this page is correct at time of posting (Feb 2025) but may differ slightly for 2026 entry. Please check back here for any updates.