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BP5908: IMAGING IN MEDICINE – NON-IONISING (2024-2025)

Last modified: 03 Sep 2024 08:16


Course Overview

The aim of this course is to give a thorough grounding of the principles and applications of non-ionizing radiation in medical imaging. The course will cover the hardware, software and uses of both Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Ultrasound.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Third Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Gordon Waiter

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course covers basic Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound theory and clinical applications. It will give you a broad understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and of Ultrasound.

You will be in the advantageous position of learning in an environment that was pivotal in the early development of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and continues to contribute to its development.

The lecturers will be academics and clinical scientists who are leading researchers, to ensure the course content is rooted in today’s best practice and science.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Report - Worksheet

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 17
Assessment Weeks 3 Feedback Weeks 6

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Feedback

1-hour Online worksheet with feedback given after marking.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyRelate fundamental physics concepts to the operating principles of MRI, ultrasound, and physiological measurements including ECG and EEG.
ProceduralApplyExplain the scientific principles of established techniques for quality assurance and image optimisation in medical imaging using appropriate concepts and calculations.

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 66
Assessment Weeks 7 Feedback Weeks 9

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1.5-hour Written Exam.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyExplain the scientific principles of established techniques for quality assurance and image optimisation in medical imaging using appropriate concepts and calculations.
ProceduralApplyRelate fundamental physics concepts to the operating principles of MRI, ultrasound, and physiological measurements including ECG and EEG.
ProceduralEvaluateAssess the precautions necessary to reduce risks to staff and patients arising from medical imaging procedures.

Report - Worksheet

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 17
Assessment Weeks 49 Feedback Weeks 1

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Feedback

1-hour Online worksheet with feedback given after marking.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyRelate fundamental physics concepts to the operating principles of MRI, ultrasound, and physiological measurements including ECG and EEG.
ProceduralApplyExplain the scientific principles of established techniques for quality assurance and image optimisation in medical imaging using appropriate concepts and calculations.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 10 Feedback Weeks 12

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1.5-hour Written Exam.

Feedback will be provided after the exam.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ProceduralApplyExplain the scientific principles of established techniques for quality assurance and image optimisation in medical imaging using appropriate concepts and calculations.
ProceduralEvaluateAssess the precautions necessary to reduce risks to staff and patients arising from medical imaging procedures.
ProceduralApplyRelate fundamental physics concepts to the operating principles of MRI, ultrasound, and physiological measurements including ECG and EEG.

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