MSc Medical Imaging Technology

at Birmingham City University

COURSE IN DEPTH

Core Modules
 

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 180 credits):

 

Principles of Experimental Design and Ethical Practices in Engineering and Technology for Medicine
20 credits

 

This module is designed to introduce you to the knowledge and skills required to design, execute and disseminate a research project relevant to medical engineering and imaging technology for healthcare. This will prepare you to carry out your research project later in the course. You will discuss fundamentals of experimental design, data acquisition and statistical analysis and have opportunities to analyse, interpret and report realistic experimental data.

 

Introduction to STEMM Principles and Practices for Technical Decision Making
40 credits

 

This module focuses on the application of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM) principles to medicine and biology. The aim of the module is to introduce you to key principles and practices relating to human anatomy and physiology, mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, and mathematics used in the technical decision-making process for the design and development of healthcare technologies. This module enables students from varying backgrounds and career paths to transition into the advanced topics covered in the core and specialist modules delivered in the subsequent semesters of the course. In addition to lectures, you will undertake a workshop-based practical group project requiring you to apply the theory you have learned to solve practical problems.

 

Medical Imaging Equipment and Healthcare Technology
20 credits

 

This module will develop your systematic understanding of all the major medical imaging techniques employed in modern hospitals, including x-ray imaging, computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, nuclear isotope imaging, and optical coherence tomography. You will learn about the basic physical and engineering principles behind major medical imaging techniques, and explore their relative advantages and disadvantages. You will gain a historical perspective of the development of each technique, as well as explore the latest innovations. Potentially new and emerging medical imaging techniques will be considered. You will discuss the implications for safe and efficient clinical practice will be discussed.

 

Fundamental Principles and Applications of Molecular Medical Image Synthesis and Processing
20 credits

 

This module is designed to help you understand and develop skills to apply fundamental principles of medical image processing techniques to medical image analysis. It is intended that by engaging in this module, you will develop a sound understanding of molecular image synthesis and processing, medical image analysis and critical applications within medical imaging processing. 

 

Masters Research Project
60 credits

 

The project is an opportunity for you to complete a piece of individual research work in your chosen topic to demonstrate your understanding of the field via applications in healthcare. You will have guidance and support from both the teaching staff and your allocated project supervisors.

 

Optional Modules

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

 

Award: MSc Starting: Sep 2022
Full Time 1 Year £16,300 in 2022/23

Employability

Employment opportunities in imaging-related fields in healthcare and research are excellent. You could choose to work in medical imaging technology research or development in an academic or industrial sector; or pursue a clinical career in radiology.

 

If you wish to follow a clinical technology/science career in medical physics, this degree is an excellent preparation to apply to trainee recruitment programmes.

 

It also forms a sound basis to proceed to PhD research in any aspect of medical imaging.

 

In addition, you’ll have a full complement of transferable skills – such as critical thinking, data analysis, report writing and communication – which are valued by employers.

 

Placements

 

You may have the chance to undertake valuable elective work placements, either in the UK or internationally. This could be done in a local hospital, a manufacturing company or in another relevant sector.