Leeds Institute of Genetics, Health and Therapeutics (LIGHT)

MSc Medical Imaging

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Postgraduate Programme in Medical Imaging. The course is run within the Division of Medical Physics at the University of Leeds and will allow you to benefit from exposure to a range of clinical imaging techniques with teaching from lecturers who are expert in their clinical use.

Medical Imaging impinges on virtually every facet of clinical practice and is one of the key elements in diagnosis, monitoring of and in some cases guiding of therapy. Knowledge of the appropriateness and limitations of the various techniques for imaging is therefore an important skill for clinical scientists, healthcare professionals and clinicians.

It is as well to emphasise at this stage that the programmes offered in Medical Imaging are not clinical courses. However, the teaching of the technical aspects of the various imaging modalities will be firmly grounded in the clinical usage of those modalities. Many of the lecturers are also at the forefront of research in their particular field and will bring insights from, not just current imaging practice but, imaging techniques which are currently in their infancy.

An MSc and a PGDip are offered in Medical Imaging; you are allowed to transfer from your original programme, to another one, provided that you do this before you have completed the programme and before an award has been made. Part time study is also an option. Please contact us on medimagemsc@leeds.ac.uk for information on this.

Finally, I would like to wish you every success with your future studies and hope you decide to join us on our Medical Imaging programme.

Dr Laura A Rhodes (Director of Studies) L.A.Rhodes@leeds.ac.uk

Course Aim

This MSc is designed not only for recent graduates preparing for a career in medical imaging, but also for professionals already working in the field. It aims to cover all aspects of medical imaging, from the basic physics involved, through the different modalities, to the current issues involved in working in a modern UK NHS radiology department.

Objectives - By the end of the MSc programme students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physical and mathematical aspects of image formation of several techniques;
• Identify the anatomical and physiological properties of tissue associated with image formation and contrast for several techniques;
• Analyse and compare the technical performance of various modalities;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical applications of each technique, the variables involved and how they can be compared;
• Critically analyse the optimisation of combinations of imaging modalities for specific patient groups;
• Analyse the equipment and staff management issues associated with the use of modern technology in modern clinical practice;
• Apply IT in literature searching, analysis and display of data, and report writing to enhance life-long learning in medical imaging;
• Demonstrate enhancement of their professional skills in communication, problem-solving, learning effectively and quickly, and effective self-management;
• Critically evaluate relevant published work, demonstrating an understanding of the underpinning principles of statistics, project design and data analysis;
• Plan and implement a research project.

Entry requirements

Good honours degree in a Biological/Physical Science, or Radiography or degree in Medicine or Dentistry or equivalent. English language requirements for international students are an overall score of 7.0 on IELTS with no other skill below 6.5

Fees

MSc = £6,000 for Home/EU students or £16,200 for International Students
PGDip = £4,000 for Home/EU students or £10,800 for International Students

Modules

Students are required to study the following modules for each programme of study. Full-time students take all modules in year one.

Teaching & Assessment

Taught modules are delivered in either a traditional of blended learning format. The taught modules are assessed by a combination of course work and written examinations.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact us on medimagemsc@leeds.ac.uk or download our flyer.

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