Program Overview

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Medical Imaging, MSc

Introduction

Our MSc in Medical Imaging will give you a deep understanding of how technology can help detect and study disease.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months or 24 months
• Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Fee Category	Cost
EU / International students	£23,000
UK	£11,100

Stage 1

Compulsory Courses

• BP5025 - Core Biomedical Physics Skills
• BP5017 - Biomedical and Safety Topics in Healthcare
• BP5019 - Imaging in Medicine (Ionising)

Stage 2

Compulsory Courses

• BP5522 - Project Part 1 - Medical Imaging
• BP5518 - Comparative Imaging
• BP5516 - Computing and Information Technology in Medicine

Stage 3

Compulsory Courses

• BP5922 - Project Part 2 - Medical Imaging
• BP5909 - Medical Image Processing and Analysis
• BP5908 - Imaging in Medicine (Non-ionising)

Available Programmes of Study

The Medical Imaging programme shares some courses with the Medical Physics programme (particularly the introductory courses in the first term), but it doesn’t include radiotherapy and goes more deeply into image processing and image analysis.

Programme Structure

• In the second term, you’ll study a course in image processing and a comparative imaging course that aims to give you a complete understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each modality.
• You will also take a course on the principles of systematic reviewing and will be able to choose one of the “deeper study” courses to gain a more thorough understanding of a modality of your choice.
• In the third term, you will conduct a systematic review on a topic of your choice.

Learning Methods

• Individual Projects
• Lab Work
• Lectures
• Research
• Seminars

Assessment Methods

• Continuous assessment (including practical write-ups, essay assignments, online tests, and student presentations)
• Written examinations
• Assessment of the project work
• Submission of a thesis

Why Study Medical Imaging?

• The University and the adjacent teaching hospital are home to cutting-edge medical technology.
• You will be immersed in a clinical culture and environment at the Foresterhill Health Campus.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to the continued research within the department expanding knowledge of medical imaging technology and techniques.
• You will be part of a select group of students being taught by academics who are active researchers and key opinion leaders.
• The MSc will help you establish a professional network and provide access to those working in the field of medical imaging to assist you with career development.

Entry Requirements

• A second-class honours degree in physical science or engineering.
• The programme is also open to students with a Biological Sciences or Life Sciences background.
• Applicants from non-physical science or engineering backgrounds must be prepared to undertake training in maths and physics as part of the programme.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (with 5.5 in Listening, 6.0 in Reading, 5.5 in Speaking, and 6.0 in Writing)
• TOEFL iBT: 90 (with 17 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing)
• PTE Academic: 62 (with 59 in Listening, 59 in Reading, 59 in Speaking, and 59 in Writing)
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 176 (with 162 in Listening, 169 in Reading, 162 in Speaking, and 169 in Writing)

Document Requirements

• CV
• Degree Certificate
• Degree Transcript
• Personal Statement

Careers

• By studying an MSc in Medical Imaging at the University of Aberdeen, you will have a solid grounding to pursue a career in healthcare and science.
• Graduates of this programme have gone on to work in hospitals alongside clinicians, providing scientific and technical expertise.
• Others have gone on to conduct research in universities, working as research assistants.
• Some graduates have also chosen to work in industry or to continue with their studies and complete a PhD in Medical Imaging.

Industry Links

• NHS Grampian
• GE Healthcare
• Philips Healthcare
• Siemens Healthcare

Facilities

• Foresterhill Health Campus
• MRI Scanner
• Clinical PET scanner

Our Experts

• The programme will be delivered by an experienced, multidisciplinary team of internationally renowned researchers and NHS staff.
• Programme Coordinator: Dr Gordon Waiter
• Other Expert: Professor Andy Welch

Scholarships

• Eligible self-funded Postgraduate Taught (PGT) students will receive the Aberdeen Global Scholarship.