Medical Imaging

You'll study modules worth 180 credits. If you study this programme part time you will study fewer modules in each year.

Through the programme you’ll become familiar with the range of medical imaging techniques. By the end of it you should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical and mathematical aspects of image formation of a range of medical imaging techniques;
• Describe how image formation occurs and how contrast is produced for several imaging techniques in relation to the anatomical and physiological properties of tissue;
• Understand the health and safety considerations for selected imaging techniques;
• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of clinical and other applications of medical imaging, and be able to critically appraise their potential benefits and drawbacks;
• Demonstrate enhancement of their professional skills in communication, problem-solving, learning effectively and quickly, and effective self-management;
• Apply common and where relevant specialist information technology in literature searching, analysis and display of data;
• Produce written work, conveying technical information appropriate for the intended academic or professional audience in English
• Critically evaluate relevant published work, demonstrating an understanding of the underpinning principles of statistics, project design and data analysis;
• Develop research questions, and undertake research directly or indirectly related to the discipline of Medical Imaging part of which includes the development of a research question/hypothesis, critical review, the choosing and application of an appropriate investigative method, presentation of results and finally a critical discussion of the findings with a conclusion.

As an MSc student, you undertake a research project in the field of medical imaging. New research topics are available each year and typically include projects in MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray and their clinical application. You'll be asked to state your preferred research project. Before projects are allocated, you are encouraged to meet potential supervisors and discuss the research work.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Research Methods 15 credits
• Research Project 60 credits
• Core Skills in Medical Imaging 15 credits

Optional modules

• Forensic Imaging 15 credits
• Paediatric Radiography 15 credits
• Principles for Medical Imaging Interpretation 15 credits
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging 15 credits
• Ultrasound Imaging 15 credits
• Radionuclide Imaging 15 credits
• Medical X-ray Imaging 15 credits
• X-ray Computed Tomography 15 credits
• Professional Issues 15 credits

For more information on typical modules, read Medical Imaging MSc Full Time in the course catalogue

Learning and teaching

All modules (except for your research project) are taught through traditional lectures, tutorials, practicals and computer based sessions. We also employ blended learning, combining online learning with other teaching methods.

You’ll be taught about the underpinning science of the various imaging modalities, and we cover a range of clinical applications demonstrating the use of medical imaging in modern medicine. Many of the lecturers are at the forefront of research in their particular field and will bring insights from current clinical imaging practice and developments of new and emerging imaging techniques.

Assessment

The taught modules are assessed by coursework and unseen written examinations. Exams are held during the University exam periods in January and May.

The research project is assessed in separate stages, where you submit a 1,000-word essay (20%), a 5,000-word journal-style research article (70%) and make an oral presentation (10%).