2025 PgCertImag Initial Deposit
£997.00 (+VAT)
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and it has made a real difference to my diagnostic imaging skills. I am now far more confident when performing and interpreting images I have acquired.”
Postgraduate Certificate Professional Development in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging
Become an Inspired Imager in just 12 Months!
Secure your place now on the next intake starting in July 2025.
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This course, starting in July 2025 will help you to develop your confidence and skills in small animal diagnostic imaging and gain a valuable qualification in as little as 12 months.
You can now reserve your place and look forward to ten full days of attendance sessions with expert and approachable tutors helping you to develop your diagnostic imaging skills.
You’ll also get:-
- Primarily Practical Training – 10 days of attendance sessions, including hands-on practicals to develop new skills
- Valuable work-based learning skills that you can use throughout your career
- Get your PgCert qualification in just 12 months
- RCVS Knowledge Library membership – access to a wide range of full text eJournals
- Full support for continuous assessment – no formal exams
- Extensive online resources to provide a framework for your study – webinars, Online Mini Series Courses, self-assessment MCQs and bespoke reflective writing resources
- Enjoy access to your online course materials from CPD Solutions for a full year after you graduate
- A dedicated contact at CPD Solutions to help you throughout your study
- A whole range of Course Bonuses, including text books and CPD Vouchers
- A valuable PgCert qualification
Your programme is divided into three modules which commence with practical attendance sessions providing hands-on practice in the safe and supportive environment of our dedicated Training Centre near Birmingham. The best way to refine your existing skills, learn new procedures and develop strategies to benefit your patients.
- Essentials of Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging
- Small Animal Ultrasonography
- Small Animal Radiology and Advanced Imaging Techniques
Practical attendance sessions:
- Module 1: 2nd to 4th July 2025 (3 days)
- Module 2: 28th to 31st October 2025 (4 days)
- Module 3: 25th to 27th Feb 2026 (3 days)
You’ll combine these structured attendance courses with work-based reflective learning. During each module, you’ll complete a reflective essay that will be assessed by your tutor. You’ll receive plenty of help and guidance on how to write the essay and feedback on a draft from your tutor.
Course Tutors
Tiziana Liuti DVM PhD Dipl. ECVDI Pg. CAP FHEA FRSB FRCVS, RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Giliola Spattini DVM GPCertCardio PhD DipECDVI, European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Antonella Puggioni DrMedVet CertDVI DipECVDI DipUTL, EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Veerle Volckaert DVM DipECVDI PhD MRCVS, EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging
Mattia Basili DVM CertAVP(VC) PGCertVPS Dip.ECVIM-CA FHEA MRCVS, ECVIM/EBVS and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
Eoin Kilkenny BSc DVM DipECVIM-CA MRCVS, American Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology, EBVS and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Cardiology
What’s your investment?
You can secure your place on this small group programme with a non-refundable deposit of £997 + VAT (£1196.40) paid to CPD Solutions. You can then select from the following payment options.
1. Save a full 10% of your course fee (£1144.70 + VAT) when you make full payment within 2 weeks of receiving your CPD Solutions invoice. The total CPD Solutions fee that you pay (inclusive of the deposit) is £10,302.30 + VAT (£12,362.76).
2. Pay in full at least 8 weeks before the course starts. The total CPD Solutions fee that you pay (inclusive of the deposit) is £11,447 + VAT (£13,736.40).
3. Spread your payments. After your initial deposit of £997 + VAT (£1196.40) you can choose to pay £2500 + VAT (£3000) by 30th April 2025, then 6 payments of £1325 + VAT (£1590) monthly from 1st June 2025 until 1st November 2025. The total CPD Solutions fee that you pay (inclusive of the deposit) is £11,447 + VAT (£13,736.40).
You also need to register with the University of Chester. The registration fee is £2835 (no VAT applies) for UK students. The registration fee for EU/International students is £4425.*
NB Please note your payment options shown above are for the CPD Solutions course fee – you still need to register with the University of Chester and pay their fee whichever option you choose.
* Applicants for this study route must hold a veterinary degree and have at least 2 years postgraduate clinical experience. EU/International applicants who are not RCVS Members will need to satisfy the English Language proficiency requirements of the University of Chester (please see https://www.chester.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/).
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Any questions? Please call us on 0151 328 0444 or email [email protected] and we’ll be delighted to help you.
PgCert Diagnostic Imaging Programme Feedback:
“I have learnt so much during the course not only theoretically but also practically. Thanks to this course I am also a much more confident clinician. I can only but highly recommend this course!”
Katja Frizzera MRCVS
“The course was really helpful, and I definitely feel more confident in doing and interpreting X-rays and abdominal scans. The tutors were great – very patient with us. I would recommend CPD Solutions to my colleagues.”
Mihaela Kanovska MRCVS
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the course and it has made a real difference to my diagnostic imaging skills. I am now far more confident when performing and interpreting images I have acquired.”
Harriet Rhodes MRCVS
“The teaching was excellent, very thorough and applicable to everyday general practice.”
Miriam Collister MRCVS
“Definitely helped my professional career and brought my diagnostic imaging abilities to a new level. Increased confidence in the interpretation of radiographs and performing ultrasound. High quality, CPD Solutions very supportive.” Lisa-Marie Meyer MRCVS
“It has built my confidence in interpreting radiographs greatly. I have thoroughly enjoyed the programme. I have learnt so much. I am encouraged to do more imaging in my practice! I think the programme was the right length and intensity.” Kaidian Baird MRCVS
“The PGCert has improved my skills of both obtaining images and interpreting images. Helpful staff and great support from Alison throughout.” Victroria Carberry MRCVS
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Any questions? Please call us now on 0151 328 0444 or email [email protected] and we’ll be delighted to help you.