Master of Science - Medical Imaging
Learn how to apply, improve, and develop medical imaging and biotechnological products and systems to improve the efficiency and accuracy of diagnosing diseases
Recent project examples have looked at minimally-invasive high resolution imaging for neurosurgery and tissue mimicking materials for the detection of prostate cancer using shear wave elastography.
Site visits will play a key role in developing your experience, with trips to the Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, and Tayside University Hospitals Trust, including the Clinical Research Centre, the departments of medicine, surgery, dentistry, ENT, vascular laboratory, and medical physics.
Teaching
A range of teaching methods will be used to support your learning including:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- hands-on imaging classes
- laboratory exercises
- case studies
Assessment
You will be assessed by:
- coursework
- examinations
- presentations
- a research project
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Introduction to Medical Sciences: Anatomy (CA51014)
- Biomaterials (ME51008)
- Biomedical Instrumentation (ME51011)
- Medical Image Processing and Analysis (ME51012)
- Biomedical Engineering Project (ME52002)
- Advanced Biomedical Imaging Technologies (ME52004)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
- Neonatal Intensive Care Technology (BE51001)
- Medical Device Quality Management System (BE51002)
- General Anaesthesia Technology (BE52001)
- Medical Robotics and Operation Room Technology (BE52002)
- Innovation and Biomedical Engineering: Understanding New Venture Creation (BE52003)
- Medical Technology Management & Governance (ME51014)
- Biomedical Engineering Project (Diploma) (ME52003)
Careers
for Medical Imaging MSc
Graduates can go on to work in many areas including:
- biomedical engineering
- biomaterials engineering
- medical physics within the hospital environment
- healthcare industry
- academic research
Entry requirements
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