MResMedical Imaging

Study location	United Kingdom, Clifton campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MRes

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) from a range of physics-based degrees, engineering or related disciplines. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 162in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..ogy/pg/2018-19/medical-imaging

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Medical Imaging (20 cp) – Topics include:

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (MRI) imaging and applications in medical diagnostics
Optical Coherent Tomography (OCT) and its application to medical (e.g. opthalmology) imaging
diagnostic sonography (US, ultrasonography)
computed tomography (CT) and X-ray medical imaging.
Research Methodology and Ethics (20 cp) – topics include:

This module provides an underpinning in research skills relevant to the independent study required for an MRes.
Topics include scientific writing and referencing, use of library and learning resources, presentation of results and a statistical analysis.
The module also considers the ethical issues in relation to research in chosen field.
Optional module (20 cp) – Select an additional 20 credit point Masters-level module from an appropriate area of the School, examples of potential modules include: Medical and Microbiology; Molecular Biology, and Microbial Diagnosis.

Research project (120 cp) – You will undertake an extended project (experimental or theoretical) on a full-time basis from February onwards in an area related to your chosen imaging specialism. The project will be chosen from those offered by research teams.

Career opportunities

This Medical Imaging Masters course provides a solid base for a career as a scientist or engineer in a range of industries reliant upon imaging. This includes:

healthcare
medical instrumentation
medical related software industries
This course also provides a basis for further study towards PhD research or for training as a clinical / hospital scientist.