Bioimaging Sciences

Postgraduate

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Bioimaging sciences have played a vital role in improving human life. A wide range of imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasound and optical imaging, are now important tools for the early detection of disease, understanding basic molecular aspects of living organisms and the evaluation of medical treatment.This one-year MRes course covers the fundamentals of modern imaging methodologies, including their techniques and application within medicine and the pharmaceutical industry, along with the chemistry behind imaging agents and biomarkers.

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South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ

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About this course

Bioimaging sciences have played a vital role in improving human life. A wide range of imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasound and optical imaging, are now important tools for the early detection of disease, understanding basic molecular aspects of living organisms and the evaluation of medical treatment. This one-year MRes course covers the fundamentals of modern imaging methodologies, including their techniques and application within medicine and the pharmaceutical industry, along with the chemistry behind imaging agents and biomarkers. Imperial's research strength in imaging sciences is recognised both nationally and internationally, as exemplified by the creation of Imperial's Imaging Sciences Centre (ISC). The course will progress interdisciplinary development in imaging sciences and create a multidisciplinary team involving chemists, immunologists, radiologists, image scientists, physicists, biomedical scientists and computer scientists.

All applicants must apply online. You can usually apply for up to two courses, although your second choice will only be considered if your first-choice application is unsuccessful. Most courses don't have a formal closing date, but popular courses close when they are full, so you should apply early to avoid disappointment. There may also be funding deadlines that apply to you. You will need to upload documents with your applications, which may include...

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Imaging
  • Skills and Training
  • Project
  • MRI
  • Ultrasound

Course programme

Modules shown are for the current academic year, and are subject to change depending on your year of entry.

The course consists of a nine-month interdisciplinary research project, taught lecture modules on elementary and advanced aspects of imaging techniques and applications, specialist lectures in transferable skills, a literature review on an imaging-related topic, group project work and workshops on the latest developments of imaging science.

The science-based course content covers the following broad topics:

  • Design of probes for imaging
  • Positron emission tomography (PET)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Optical imaging
  • Image computation
  • Ultrasound and microwave
  • Introduction to cell biology and biochemistry
  • Pharmacology of imaging

The transferable skills components include safety awareness, intellectual property management, time and project management, presentation and communication skills.

Bioimaging Sciences

Price on request