Medical Visualisation & Human Anatomy [MSc]

at University of Glasgow

Stage 1 
 

• Academic Skills for Masters Research - Here you will be taught core research skills for masters research. You will conduct a literature review and develop a research proposal for a project of your choosing. This review and project proposal may optionally be taken further in Stage 3 of the MSc 
   

Medical Visualisation - This course is taught in three distinct strands:
 

Stage 2
 

Introduction to anatomy 
 

Structure and function of the human body
 

• Volumetric Visualisation will show you how to work with 3D medical  scan data (such as CT, MRI or confocal microscopy image) and transform these into 2D images for easily interpretation or 3D models for use in the creation of animations or interactive applications

• 3D modelling focusses on the creation of 3D models for use in animations or interactive applications. Models can be created from scratch, working from reference drawing, photographic images, or from 3d models generated from volumetric visualisation. Attention to detail in use of professional workflows and processing for optimization and efficiency are important considerations.

• Interactive application development uses modern ‘game engine’ technology (e.g. Unity3D) to develop 3D interactive applications for desktop or mobile devices. Tools such as Unity are now widely used across many disciplines for creating 3D applications for training, education and visual communication.

• During Stage 2, additional classes in  the creation of Augmented and Virtual Reality applications are offered, and have proven very popular.

• Examine key concepts in anatomy, learning about the broad structure and organisation of the human body and examine the different systems. Designed to enable those not familiar with the human body with an excellent overview of the terms and definitions of anatomy

• Learn about how legislation and laboratory practice, and health and safety is practiced and conducted in a human anatomy laboratory

• Explore the ethical issues around body and organ donation

• Interactive sessions will ensure there is active student engagement and participation while you learn about the human body from enthusiastic and experienced staff

• Examine prosections and become introduced to anatomical specimens

• Examine a wide range of body systems and receive exposure to many prosections across all areas of the human body

• Examine related clinical imagery and visualisations and illustration techniques related to identifying anatomical structures and relevant clinical applications

• Learn anatomy using specimens that have been professionally dissected and preserved. This gives an unrivalled learning opportunity and exposure to the anatomy of the human body.
   

Cadaveric dissection techniques
 

Stage 3 Research Project
 

In stage three you will complete a self-directed final project, supported throughout with individual supervision.
 

Past projects have included:
 

By utilising tools like 3D visualisation, augmented and virtual reality, confocal microscopy, animations, cross platform apps and interactive educational tools, these cross College projects have been brought into the digital age.
 

Working with active researchers and subject specialists across such a diverse range of areas, these projects undertaken in the last third of the degree offer an opportunity to engage much more deeply with educational and research activities from a chosen speciality.
 

All students have two supervisors – one from the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences and one from The School of Simulation and Visualisation of The Glasgow School of Art. This offers subject specialists to facilitate your development as an independent researcher developing digital tools and technologies within your chosen domain.
 

• Undertake cadaveric dissection on specific areas of the human body

• Experience immersive anatomy with hands on experience of dissection

• Numerous life science projects from anatomical, anthropological, molecular, cell biology, genetics and virus research

• Patient education tools

• Public engagement activities

• Clinical applications across surgical specialties including plastics, otorhinolaryngology, neurosurgery, orthopaedics and dentistry

• Applied veterinary medicine, surgery and public health projects

You should have an Honours degree or equivalent in the following disciplines:
 

• Life sciences, medical or biomedical science, e.g. anatomy, physiology, dentistry or dental technology, forensic anthropology, molecular biological degrees and the allied health professionals
• computer science, 3D visualisation, computer graphics, health informatics, mathematics, and physics
• medical illustration, 3D design, product design, digital media, digital arts, 3D modelling and animation
• or equivalent professional practice. However, high calibre graduates from other disciplines may be considered if they are able to demonstrate an interest and ability in the field of medical visualisation.
   

English language requirements
 

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
 

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications
 

All stated English tests are acceptable for admission to this programme:
 

TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome)

• 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23. 

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

PTE (Academic or Academic Online)

• 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) 

• 176 overall, no subtest less than 169

• Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months, combined scores from 2 tests sat within 6 months of each other can be considered.
   

Glasgow International College English Language (and other foundation providers)

• 65%.

• Tests are accepted for academic year following sitting.
   

University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses

• Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
   

Alternatives to English Language qualification

• Undergraduate degree from English speaking country (including Canada if taught in English)

• Undergraduate 2+2 degree from English speaking country

• Undergraduate 2+2 TNE degree taught in English in non-English speaking country

• Masters degree from English speaking country

• Masters degree (equivalent on NARIC to UK masters degree) taught in English in non-English speaking country

Masters programmes - £20,520

Career opportunities exist within diverse fields like and many of our graduates have gone on to work in a range of areas related to anatomical education, medical illustration, digital life sciences and interactive media.
 

Other former students now work in teaching roles in Universities across the world or have progressed onto Doctoral, Medical or Dental studies.
 

Graduate employers include:

• Interns, Clinical Assistants and Clinical Researchers at Toshiba Medical Visualisation Systems

• Research Prosector (GU)

• 3D printing industry

• Demonstrators in Anatomy

• PhD studies - medical history, medical visualisation

• Medical School

• Dental School

• Digital Designer at Costello Medical

• Lead Designer at Open Bionics

• Founder of Axial Medical Printing Ltd

• Digital Technician at University of Leeds

• Digital Specialist at Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians Glasgow

• Researcher and Factual Specialist at BBC

• Graduate Teaching Assistants

• Freelance Medical Illustration

• Numerous successful placements on PhD programmes (medical visualisation, anatomy, anatomy education, medical humanities)

• Canon Medical Research Europe

• Outcome Health (formerly ContextMedia)

• SensiBlu Pharmaceuticals

• Touch Surgery

• Infineon Technologies