Medical Imaging PGDip

at University of Leeds

Through the course you’ll become familiar with a range of medical imaging techniques. By the end of it you should be able to:
 

• 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
   

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Core Skills in Medical Imaging    

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in a biological/physical science or radiography, or medicine or dentistry equivalent.

English language requirements

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component. 

Fees

• UK: £7,667 (total)
• International: £17,167 (total)
   

Past graduates have gone on to enter careers in medical imaging or related disciplines, such as radiology and radiography. Often students are already working in the area, and use the skills and knowledge gained in the programme to enhance their careers. Students have gone on to take lecturer or research positions, and have also chosen to take post graduate research degrees (such as a PhD in Cardiovascular Imaging or within our International PhD Academy in Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease).