Course summary
Medical Imaging is an essential component of modern medicine and plays a key role in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease. At Leeds, you will be taught by academics actively engaged in research and collaboration. We will build your understanding of the physics involved in different imaging techniques and enhance your imaging knowledge in preparation for your career in Medical Imaging. Whether you are a recent graduate, a medical student wishing to intercalate, or a healthcare professional, our course will introduce you to:
- the scientific principles involved in the different imaging techniques and image formation,
- applications in the field of radiology
- the different modalities used in clinical settings, and
- current issues in a modern radiology department
- Tailor our course to your own professional interests with optional modules including MRI, Ultrasound, X-ray, CT, paediatric radiography and forensic imaging.
- Achieve your goals in a way that is flexible to your time, needs and location
- Benefit from Leeds’ long history of Medical Imaging teaching and research
- Learn from world leading academics who provided the academic lead in collaborative projects involving GlaxoSmithKline, Siemens, Philips Healthcare, Thales Angenieux, Kidney Research UK and Breast Cancer Now.
Modules
Design your own pathway to suit your personal interests and professional ambitions and choose modules to build a bespoke qualification. You'll study modules worth a total of 180 credits. If you study this programme part time you will study fewer modules in each year. Through the course you’ll become familiar with a range of medical imaging techniques. By the end of it you will... 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'll 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.
Assessment method
Taught modules are assessed by using a range of assessments. In addition to exams we use of range of coursework that will develop academic skills useful in your future career, including presentation skills, academic poster presentations, abstract creation. Examinations are held during the University exam periods in January and May. For the research project you will write up your research as a journal style article, and indeed a number of our students have gone on to publish work that was performed as part of their medical imaging research project.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a biological/physical science or radiography, or medicine or dentistry equivalent. This course is also available as an intercalated programme to students who have completed three years of a UK medical degree and are normally ranked in the top 50% of their year of study. Read more at Intercalation. English language requirements IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are listed on our website: https://courses.leeds.ac.uk/
Provider information
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 9JT